AU$40.00

ISBN: 978-0-670-86921-3 / 978-1-875-65790-2

Publisher: Viking - 1997 / Hyland House Publishing - 1998

Synopsis: In 'Rose Gardens of Australia' Susan Irvine explores over 30 of the country's finest gardens to discover which roses thrive in Australia and how rose-lovers are growing them. Everywhere she goes, rose-growers tell her how they planned and planted; what allowances they made for the conditions of their region; how they feed and prune their roses; which roses they find most successful—and which ones they love best. Here are Rugosas and Banksia roses flourishing on the dry inland plains, "Minnie Watson" blooming in the shade of an old colonial garden, David Austin's "Leander" happily existing near the sea, and "Moonlight" framing an urn in a formal city courtyard. As Susan Irvine encounters the roses growing in the gardens of Australia, she discusses their history, breeding, and uses, and suggests other roses that would suit similar gardens and climates. She provides information on over 400 roses, many of which are captured in the 220 superb photographs by Simon Griffiths, and included in her comprehensive lists of roses to grow.

The best fragrant roses for your garden, chosen by Australia's rose expert, Susan Irvine. This full colour guide contains: * clear descriptions of the best fragrant roses * Beautiful colour photos of every variety, so you can see how the plants you buy in the nursery will turn out * Australia-wide cultivation notes so you can pick the best fragrant roses for your own garden, no matter where you are in Australia

Condition: Very light shelf wear on the exterior of the paperbacks; some light pencil marks in the text; Pages are clean and in very good condition;