Today's gardeners prefer plants that are hardy, sober, resistant to aggression of all kinds and contribute to the naturalness of their garden décor. In this respect, botanical (or wild) roses are irreplaceable. Their spectacular blooms and multi-colored, multi-shaped fruits are a source of wonder to any garden enthusiast.
This guide describes over 500 species of botanical roses, varieties and hybrids, explains their origins and helps you recognize them.
Its table of synonyms is the most comprehensive document ever published on this subject. Color photographs illustrate the most interesting varieties to grow in our latitudes.
256 pages - Ed. Delachaux et Niestlé