David McDonald from "The Jewel Box Garden"'Coral Glo' Garden writer Ray Rogers doesn't live here, but his favorite plant, the coleus, does. In fact, he says, it's perfectly suited to the Pacific ...

Coleus, heuchera are colorful bedding plants By Pam Peirce , Freelance Writer Sep 6, 2013 For colorful foliage in part shade, in cooler maritime microclimates, Heuchera is a winner.

Coleus are easily propagated by taking cuttings and placing them into a growing medium. Even placing them into water brings on roots easily. These are considered clones of the original plant.

"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 ...

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 … ...

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.

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 ...