Miniature Roses: An Illustrated Guide to Varieties & a Step-by-Step Handbook for Cultivation & Care

by Lin Hawthorne

Roses are one of the world's favorite flowers, and, in smaller modern gardens, where space is inevitably restricted, the advent of miniature varieties has revolutionized rose growing. This fully illustrated volume explores the versatility and compact sizes that, when combined with an ability to produce beautiful blooms in colors ranging from muted pastels to the most vibrant, allows gardeners with the tiniest of plots to experience the satisfaction of growing breathtaking roses.

* Everything you need to know at a glance in one handy practical guide.

* Full photographic catalogue of over 50 varieties of miniature roses

* For each variety, full botanical information on growth, spread, size and flowering

* Step-by-step photographic guidance on growing, caring for and maintaining miniature roses, including pruning, pegging down and propagation

* Advice on growing miniature roses in containers, hanging baskets and in the home

* The definitive guide to these versatile, compact and beautiful plants

An informative introduction that details the history of miniature roses, as well as many cultivation and arranging ideas. The Grower's Guide instructs readers in how to select the best plants, plant and propagate, and control pests and diseases. Fully illustrated with photographs of each variety as well as an array of gorgeous gardens.

Genres: Gardening

64 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1999