Coleus are hugely popular plants that are grown for their highly decorative and vivid foliage. They are versatile plants and can be added to summer bedding schemes, used as a great container plant for ...

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Coleus is a genus of plants that includes a broad, stunning selecting of plants with gorgeous colorful foliage. Here's how to save your favorites for next year.

Dear Neil: I know you’re really fond of coleus. I see some beautiful varieties in seed catalogs. Are they easy to grow from seed? A: Relatively so, yes, but I wouldn’t recommend that you grow them ...

Mostly grown as annuals, coleus are low-maintenance plants with attractive foliage. What makes coleus so popular is its versatility: the plants are easy to grow, stay vibrant in both sun and shade, ...

Question: I am looking for a few durable, colorful plants to use in my flower beds. What can last through the summer with minimal care? Answer: Maintain the color with two of my go-to plants for ...

Q: I'm considering trying to grow coleus directly in the ground from seed. I'd sow them in mid-May. What do you advise? A: Coleus seeds are pretty easy to get going. I'd recommend starting indoors in ...

Coleus adds color to summer landscapes without having to open a blossom. Sporting coats of many colors, they brighten gardens in sun or shade with an abundance of attractive foliage. Old World coleus ...

Bleeding Heart is a sweet addition to shady gardens, with pink or white heart-shaped flowers that dangle from arching stems.

There are some other great opportunities for combinations with the Hippo Polka Dot plants. The Polka Dot plants are known ...