Publisher's Synopsis
No other floral genus has greater variety and allure than the rose. Utterly deserving of being known as "the queen of flowers," roses bloom in an endless variety of shapes, a surprising spectrum of colors, and their perfume is legendary. After 3000 years of cultivation, the rose continues to seduce. Through various locations spanning the globe, this book explores both the nature and culture of the rose, celebrating its beauty, history, and the horticultural art it has inspired. Acclaimed photographer and writer Ngoc Minh Ngo showcases the majestic rose through a dozen acclaimed gardens in England, France, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Japan, as well as the US. Each garden, like its roses, has a unique personality, which is captured through the author's prose and camera lens, highlighting the delight and seduction of this unparalleled flower. Ninfa, outside of Rome - considered the most romantic garden in the world - is documented in all of its springtime glory, while the Rose Garden of Sakura, Japan, is at its best in autumn. This lusciously photographed book is a dazzling tour-de-force through the history and beauty of the rose in its most beautiful settings.
