Top 10 best books about roses

Having a garden full of roses is every grower’s dream. This queen of flowers is undemanding, and if you look after it well, it will fill your whole garden or terrace with its scent. Roses are among the oldest cultivated plants, which is why you can choose from many species, all kinds of colours and scents. The rose is also a great favourite of many garden designers. Before you start growing them, though, it is best to read up a little on roses. So what are the TOP 10 books about roses?

1. Roses, Ludvík Večeřa

We will start with non-fiction. The historical section looks at where this rare flower actually came from. In the second section, you will read about the classification systems used by botanical experts. The book also tells you about rose varieties, propagation and cultivation, as well as which pests like to feed on them.

2. Herbarium Vitae, Phoebe Atkey

The well-known illustrator Phoebe Atkey focused not on the technical side of roses but on their appearance. During her visits to the botanical garden, she was inspired by their enchanting looks and captured them in this book using coloured pencils . The book is above all a great source of inspiration for readers who appreciate design and interesting illustrations.

3. Roses in the modern garden, Jiří Žlebčík

This is a written handbook with drawings that covers the original botanical rose species, the development of breeding, basic and special varieties, planting times and so on. The book is full of photographs and information that will help you with growing roses.

4. Vintage roses, Jane Eastoe

If you read English, this book is just for you. Collections of different varieties, from old roses to modern ones, are photographed and presented in this exceptional book. The photographs are beautiful, so this book about roses should definitely have a place in your library.

5. Roses, Václav Větvička

The director of the Prague Botanical Garden decided to introduce readers to roses in an engaging way, from cultivated varieties to ordinary dog roses. The book features more than 120 rose species from various countries in Europe, Asia and America.

6. Roses and rose gardens, Claire Masset

The author went to the trouble of visiting more than 30 rose gardens across Great Britain. You could say she photographed a whole collection of the best-known varieties of this intoxicating plant, including its uses in pharmacy and perfumes.

7. The Kew Gardener´s Guide to Growing Roses

An inspiring book from the Botanical Gardens at Kew, a true master of growing roses. In the book, you will find not only interesting advice and tips for healthy growth, but also the special features of each rose. It is a practical adviser and guide combined with botanical illustrations.

8. The English Roses, David Austin

David Austin, one of the biggest rose growers, introduces you to the world of the queen of flowers. You will find not only advice but also tried and tested tips on how to grow them. The book is full of beautiful photographs and ideas.

9. How to garden, growing Roses, Alan Titchmarsh

Step by step, you will learn how to grow this much-loved flower. Alan Titchmarsh shows you how roses grow and how to care for them. His book will also help you decide where to place your rose.

10. The Color of Roses, Danielle Dall´Armi Hahn

A unique collection of photographs in which roses once again play the leading role. The author arranged 40,000 rose varieties and photographed them for this book. Another title that should not be missing from your library.

The rose is a beautiful flower, just like hydrangeas and peonies. After all, growing roses could even become your life goal.