It has been almost a decade since the arrival of the Kong coleus, with its gigantic leaves and psychedelic array of colors, caused heads to turn. Now Kong Junior is the shade plant that’s ...

One key to success with Kong Junior or any coleus is to add organic matter to your soil. In heavy clay soil, organic matter will improve drainage and aeration, and allow better root development ...

Among the lime varieties are Pineapple Queen, Salsa Verde and Wasabi. Variegated options include Dragon Heart, Lime Sprite, Golden Dreams, Water Melon and Chocolate Drop. Coleus Black Dragon.

The summer has a lot of hot days left and the Kong Junior coleus selections will let you perk up a tired garden and give it a festive atmosphere. I hope you'll give them a try.

The Kong Junior coleus is perfect for planting in the tropical-style garden as understory plants to tall bananas, gingers and elephant ears or a superbly colorful addition to the shade garden.

The Kong Junior coleus varieties allow you to create lush foliage partnerships in the tropical-style garden as understory plants to tall bananas, and gingers or with colorful impatiens that will ...

Five years ago, I was partial to the Kong Junior Lime Vein which is a dark magenta with lime green variegation, and the Kong Junior Green Halo that is a combination of chartreuse with yellow cream ...