Coleus plants are easy to care for as long as they're placed in an area that receives bright, indirect light and are in ...

Coleus are easy to grow from seed. However, almost all coleus grown from seed will probably not look like the plant from which it came, except for those intentionally produced by seed companies ...

Coleus prefers a bit of shade. Feed monthly with a 10-10-10 fertilizer. In September, take some cuttings of your favorite coleus in order to have a nice supply of plants for next year.

Marquee coleus grow to just under 2 feet and nearly as wide. Unlike most coleus, the leaves of Marquee are deeply serrated and long with jagged splashes of color.

How to grow colorful coleus . Originally published August 25, 2012 at 6:30 am Updated August 25, 2012 at 8:31 am ...

More than 150 coleus varieties, including all of the above, are available through a nursery in Michigan (rosydawngardens.com). Ordering starts Dec. 1 and plants are shipped in April and May.

Tropical plants like coleus should be placed in the garden once night temperatures are sure to remain above 50 degrees. Don’t rush to plant sooner.

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.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice with area gardeners about coleus plants, pruning, nematodes, tomato plants, peach trees, citrus trees, St. Augustine, magnolia trees, sooty mold fungus ...

Q: I am a Master Gardener in Emmaus. In summer 2017, I had three large pots of coleus under our maple tree, each pot with a different variety. This summer, I was astonished to see several seedlings… ...