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.

Coleus are annual plants, so they will flower, set seed, and die. Therefore, cutting off the flowers will lengthen the plant's life. ...

In a small garden, the coleus plants will be a real tonic, says Anabelle Njoki, a coleus lover in Nairobi. “Since it has no end season, use it to create a centre of interest or a focal point. ...

“Coleus is one of the most versatile plants you can use in a container garden, and today’s options include sun and part-sun tolerance,” said Sue Amatangelo, a gardening author and speaker in ...