Coleus are beautiful versatile tender perennials, often grown as annuals in temperate climates. Most of them do best in shady settings, but some newer varieties can take the sun. Tuck some into container plantings or use them in borders. If you're looking for related forums, you might try annuals or foliage plants.
If you're looking to buy, many vendors carry a wide selection of Coleus varieties. To browse before you buy, here's a direct link to all the Coleus in PlantFiles.
The Coleus discussion forum at Dave's Garden. Coleus are beautiful versatile tender perennials, often grown as annuals in temperate climates. Most of them do best in shady settings, but some newer varieties can take the sun. Tuck some into cont...… Read More
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Color changes from Fiesta
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Rosy Dawn Order
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My coleus yards
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New Coleus?
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Doesn’t that look like Gold Brocade?
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A Carefree Hybrid?
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A new trailing sport from Trailing Rose
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A newcomer from Taiwan
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Are my coleus seedlings ready to be transplanted yet?
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Please ID my Coleus
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Seeds
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last post by eskinolaApr 04, 20132Apr 04, 2013 -
Wow I know I have been MIA but what has happened to all my
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Growing Coleus Indoors During Winter
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last post by pirlMar 13, 201314Mar 13, 2013 -
Use of fish emulsion fertilizer for coleus
started by coleup
last post by sugarweedFeb 27, 201310Feb 27, 2013 -
Best Coleus in my zone 9 garden - winter of 2013 Central Fla
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last post by cathy166Feb 18, 20131Feb 18, 2013 -
Under The Sea Coleus
started by coleusbride
last post by DavidofDeLandFeb 18, 20135Feb 18, 2013 -
Happy Valentines day Coleus lovers!
started by DavidofDeLand
last post by DavidofDeLandFeb 18, 20136Feb 18, 2013 -
Coleus trees.
started by DavidofDeLand
last post by DavidofDeLandFeb 10, 201314Feb 10, 2013 -
Let me know when you order coleus
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last post by shihtzumomFeb 08, 20132Feb 08, 2013 -
coleuslover needs some sympathy
started by coleuslover123
last post by DavidofDeLandJan 27, 201318Jan 27, 2013
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show me your best coleus design or container II
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last post by pirlJan 16, 201380Jan 16, 2013 -
Folks, I could use some cuttings
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last post by helenethequeenDec 29, 2012102Dec 29, 2012 -
Examine your cuttings carefully!
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last post by pirlOct 21, 20126Oct 21, 2012 -
Take heed: coleus plants are sensitive to cold.
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last post by ge1836Oct 05, 20123Oct 05, 2012 -
how to take coleus cuttings
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last post by WormsLovSharonOct 02, 2012257Oct 02, 2012 -
Coleus ID ?
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last post by shihtzumomSep 22, 201211Sep 22, 2012 -
Rainbow Coleus from seed packets?
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last post by denisembAug 28, 201216Aug 28, 2012 -
show me your best coleus design or container
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last post by pirlAug 22, 2012246Aug 22, 2012 -
planting coleus en masse question
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last post by Mht579Aug 19, 201219Aug 19, 2012 -
Pack up all your coleus and send to me
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last post by cathy166Aug 14, 20123Aug 14, 2012
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something gnawing on my coleus and sunflower
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last post by MerryMaryJul 19, 20123Jul 19, 2012 -
ISO Coleus Canina for a friend
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Pruning coleus
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last post by cathy166Jul 03, 20124Jul 03, 2012 -
When to Plant the Coleus
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last post by weloveouryardMay 28, 20125May 28, 2012 -
New to Dave's, but not to coleus
started by wseaton
last post by wseatonMay 18, 20126May 18, 2012 -
Starting from seed wizard sun golden coleus
started by 1234dottie
last post by pirlMay 07, 201231May 07, 2012 -
new 2012 coleus
started by coleuslover123
last post by kisetaMay 06, 201218May 06, 2012 -
seed/coleus swap (NJ), Philly Area
started by coleuslover123
last post by coleupApr 29, 20125Apr 29, 2012 -
Saturn's Rings Wanted
started by shihtzumom
last post by springcolorApr 21, 20121Apr 21, 2012 -
What's wrong with my coleus ?
started by Countrymom
last post by sugarweedFeb 26, 201218Feb 26, 2012