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RHS Roses Michael V Marriott

RHS Roses By Michael V Marriott

RHS Roses by Michael V Marriott


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RHS Roses Summary

RHS Roses: An Inspirational Guide to Choosing and Growing the Best Roses by Michael V Marriott

A rose is one of the most beautiful, versatile, and rewarding plants that a gardener can grow, but with over 30,000 different types of roses available to gardeners across the world, how do you find the right one for your garden?

RHS Roses is a joyous celebration of this garden icon, which brings together stunning photography of rose gardens and displays with expert advice on how to choose, grow, and enjoy roses in any garden, anywhere!

With passion and petals on every page, you can explore:

- Author Michael Marriott brings an unrivalled level of expertise to this title, with easy to follow instructions and accessible text that readers can trust
-The content and layout will showcase the different types of roses available to readers, as well as how to grow them.
-The inspiring range of roses available and the essential contribution they bring to a garden
-Rose selector that gives you the key information about roses for your garden - from front of border beauties to shady wall show-offs.

New to roses and don't know where to begin? No worries, DK has got you covered!

This invaluable guide teaches gardeners how they can make the most of their garden's unique qualities, from practical considerations like soil and climate to the mood and style of the space.

Central to the book is the rose selector section, which features 200 profiles showcasing the best varieties for different uses, climates, and characteristics like scent and hips.

As one of the world's leading rosarians, with more than 35 years' experience and a close association with the internationally renowned David Austin Roses, author Michael Marriott showcases his expertise and insight with stunning photography, to provide the ideal book for gardeners who love, grow, and want to know more about their favourite flower.

RHS Roses Reviews

My horizons have just been widened by a book based on wide experience and practical authority, RHS Roses by Michael Marriott...It is ideal for anyone wanting advice and a way through the proliferating jungle of roses. -- Robin Lane Fox * Financial Times *
A must-have for any budding rosarian, the author of this paean to the rose was a familiar face at David Austin Roses for several decades and has an encyclopedic knowledge of all aspects of rose care and the countless number of varieties, historic and modern. The book suggests what to choose for different situations, from mixed borders to walls and pergolas, with chapters focusing on hips, leaves and thorns, scent an those best suited to cutting for the vase. -- Rachel de Thame * The Sunday Times *

About Michael V Marriott

For more than 35 years, Michael Marriott has visited - and planted - thousands of the leading rose gardens around the world, and is passionate about roses in all their diversity. In addition to his work at David Austin Roses (one of the world's finest rose collections, containing more than 800 varieties), Michael also lectures on roses regularly, and also writes for magazines. In 2021, he revised and updated David Austin's The English Roses (ACC Art Books).

Additional information

GOR012712946
9780241543894
0241543894
RHS Roses: An Inspirational Guide to Choosing and Growing the Best Roses by Michael V Marriott
Used - Like New
Hardback
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
2022-05-05
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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