Coleus
Artistic leaves for shade or sun, coleus bring amazing color combinations, leaf textures and patterns to any garden. All this, plus they are easy to grow!
Most Coleus grow in the sun provided there is some shade in the hottest part of the day. Some varieties, such as Henna, have totally different coloring in sun versus shade.
Plant care & info
Coleus are very sensitive to cold, and will die if exposed to frost. Make sure to plant Coleus well after the danger of frost has passed.
Coleus can easily be rooted in water or with rooting hormone in soil, however many varieties are patented so propagation is prohibited.
Coleus are low maintenance and require little fertilizer. They also make excellent thriller and fillers for containers, and can fit in most spaces with a little strategic pinching.
Coleus are very sensitive to cold, and will die if exposed to frost, so be sure to plant them outside after the danger of frost has passed. When the weather begins to cool, you can overwinter them inside, making them an excellent houseplant option for part of the year!
Coleus can easily be rooted in water or with rooting hormone in soil. However many varieties are patented so propagation is prohibited.
Add Color To Your Garden With Annuals
Annuals are planted every year and provide color summer till frost. Many annuals can be wintered over indoors or reseed outdoors providing extra value to their flower power!
