Historische Rosen

Rosa mundi, Souvenir de la Malmaison, Madame Karl Druschki - the sometimes sonorous, sometimes curious names of old roses evoke past ages: the monastery gardens of the Middle Ages, the rose collection of Empress Joséphine, the rose fever of the penultimate turn of the century. And each of these old roses has its own history, from Quatre Saisons, which adorned the temples of Aphrodite in antiquity, to the Musk Rose, under which Shakespeare's fairy queen Titania rested in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
Over fifty rose varieties for the garden are presented in this book with magnificent historical illustrations, entertaining texts and practical information - famous cultivars as well as the most popular wild rose species. A short introduction to the history of our roses, tips on selection, planting and care as well as various recipe ideas complement the variety portraits. A lovingly designed gardening, reading and picture book for rose fans and newcomers alike.