Coleus are popular plants to bring stunning pops of color to any space during summer. Loved for bright foliage in a rainbow of shades, the leaves can be multi-colored and have distinct patterns or ...

"Coleus," by Ray Rogers (Timber Press, 2008, hardcover $29.95) is a great resource for gardeners who want to find and grow the perfect coleus among the 225 varieties evaluated. July checklist ...

For decades, the coleus family of annuals has provided that color, but only in the shade where the plants could be protected from the summer sun. But today's new hardy coleus families are bred to ...

Coleus are often used in the background for foliage, but I think they deserve attention for their bold foliage and ...

As summer ends, the coleus is at its peak. These plants are known for their beautiful foliage color versus flowers. It's hard to watch my coleus plants die after the first frost.

Coleus plants are a vibrant addition to gardens . April 23, 2025 at 9:00 am Updated April 23, 2025 at 9:00 am . By . Margaret Roach. and . Madeleine Hordinski. The New York Times.

I brought in some coleus last fall per your suggestion and am finding the new growth has lost a lot of the vibrant color it had in the garden last year. Is there something I need to do differently … ...

Renowned coleus breeder and owner of Baker’s Acres greenhouse in the Columbus, Ohio area, told me the seeds of this plant can remain viable for as long as 5 years.

Every spring and fall since 2009, the LSU AgCenter has issued a list of what it calls “Super Plants” for Louisiana gardens, plants that have been tested by the AgCenter ...

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I added some coleus plants to my garden this year and would like to use them again next year. Can I bring them inside over winter for next year? — Rachel Block, Morton Grove It is easy to ove… ...