Colour Encyclopedia of Hostas

Gardening & Environment Education & Reference Science & Nature

The Colour Encyclopedia of Hostas by Mike Shadrack and Diana Grenfell is the essential hardcover reference for shade-garden enthusiasts, offering 408 lavishly illustrated pages that celebrate every hue and cultivar of these beloved foliage plants.

Timber Press’s 2004 edition arrives in very good condition, its crisp dust jacket and clean, smoke-free pages preserving the authors’ vivid photography and authoritative descriptions that make plant selection effortless.

Gardeners, landscapers, and botanical educators turn to this encyclopedia for reliable advice on cultivation, pest control, and design, all presented in clear English and scaled to a generous 11.2-inch format that showcases the stunning color plates.

An indispensable resource for young adults and adults alike, this weighty volume combines botanic accuracy with visual inspiration, ensuring hosta lovers can identify, compare, and source specimens with confidence.