Tried and true varieties for tropical FloridaContraryto common belief, many varieties of roses canflourish in Florida's heat and humidity. A much-needed guide for both homegardeners and landscape professionals, 100Roses for the South Florida Garden equips readers with the knowledge tosuccessfully grow this popular plant in the state's tropical climate. Rose connoisseur Victor Lazzari surveysthe history of the rose; outlines the main classifications of roses; explainshow to best cultivate the flower in the South Florida environment; and offersadvice on designing thoughtful, eco-friendly, visually spectacular gardens withroses in this region. Lazzari then provides an illustrated compendium of 100varieties of roses that work well in South Florida. Each entry contains a beautifulfull-color photograph, a brief history of the rose variety, and notes on thevariety's preferences.Completewith a thorough list of local rose retailers and organizations, this book isfilled with useful information that has previously been difficult for Floridaresidents to locate. New gardeners and dedicated rosarians alike will delightin this approachable, eye-catching resource for finding and growing roses that thrivein the southernmost part of the state.