The English Roses: Classic Favorites & New Selections
Beloved for their beautiful pastel colors and their appealing fragrance, often enhanced by the hotter and more reliable summers of the U.S., English roses have been garden favorites for years. When he originated English roses, David Austin sought to combine the desirable flower forms and fragrance of old roses with the wide color range and repeat flowering of modern hybrids. To the delight of gardeners across the world, he was successful. Now, in his first book in more than ten years, Austin introduces 40 recently developed varieties in addition to 40 of his best-loved and time-tested favorites. Beautiful photographic portraits of each are complimented by notes on attributes, history, and special requirements for growing in the garden. Ideal for rose enthusiasts and gardeners.
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 304 pp.
- Book dimensions: 9 x 11 in. (280 x 230 mm.)
- Images: 350 color photos
- ISBN-10: 0881927538
- ISBN-13: 9780881927535
Media reviews
"This is more than just the definitive book on the Austin roses; it is a fine treatise on the role of modern roses in the contemporary garden."
—William Grant, Pacific Horticulture
"Beautiful photographic portraits ... ideal for rose enthusiasts and gardeners."
—Bloomin' News
"Novices will appreciate a final chapter with useful tips on culture and maintenance."
—Alice Joyce, Booklist
"The book has marvelous photographs and descriptions and tips on growing and maintenance."
—Irene Virag, Newsday
"With the beautiful photos of superb rose gardens and advice on growing and maintaining ... roses, The English Roses is an essential reference for every rose lover and gardener."
—Carolyn Muse Grant, Southern Nevada Home & Garden
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