Since coleus is only a tender perennial, it will not survive the winter if left outside. Many gardeners in the North let their coleus die at the end of the year and buy new coleus the next summer.

While most plants in the garden feature bright green or light pastel tones, there are also plenty of darker plants that will ...

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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 ...

The cuttings should take root in 6-8 weeks. Once rooted, transplant the geraniums into larger containers filled with potting ...

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

New for 2016 and 2017, Coleus TERRA NOVA 'Macaw’ has a compact, tight habit, and leaves that are maroon and lobed with cream centers. This self-branching plant makes for an attractive small container ...

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

Lantana's bright yellow flowers add a summery glow to this tropical planting combination, while the impatiens adds a fiery burst, contrasting with the dark-leaved foliage of the coleus. The effect is ...

Forskolin, a substance extracted from the roots of the Coleus forskohlii plant, is often touted for improving glaucoma and promoting weight loss. However, little research supports its benefits, ...