Coleus: Rainbow Foliage for Containers and Gardens

This book has beautiful photographs and lots of interesting information.The variety of coleus is amazing. However, the information is not as practical as I had hoped. Therefore, it is on my coffee table and not in my gardening shed.

I've been a coleus fanatic for years, and really enjoyed this book. Lots of good information here that I hadnt known, even though I've grown a great many coleus. I only wish the book could have been twice as long and included a more comprehensive listing and photos of coleus (in all fairness, there are thousands of them and many are very similar). It would also have been nice to have included more photos of coleus combined with other plants-coleus fills out a pot/planting of flowering annuals beautifully if done well. It's not a talent I have but I have many photos of wonderful combinations done by others. On the whole, this is a terrific book. Any coleus lover will enjoy it and learn from it.

A very thorough and logical presentation of "all you ever wanted to know about growing Coleus" without getting too collegiate. Sensational photography. I've always wanted to incorporate more Coleus in my California in-ground landscape and patio-pot settings...now I'm much more confident that I will be successful. This book is a must-have...so informative and such luscious photos...and reasonably priced. Show it off at your next "garden-club" meeting. Wayne R. Martinson