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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2012 container combos
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last post by WormsLovSharonDec 16, 20116Dec 16, 2011 -
few more pictures
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last post by 1234dottieNov 29, 20110Nov 29, 2011 -
Coleus Pele
started by 1234dottie
last post by sugarweedNov 17, 20111Nov 17, 2011 -
The Victorians did it!
started by coleup
last post by coleuslover123Feb 08, 201227Feb 08, 2012 -
Cuttings wanted, please
started by froggies_girl
last post by onewish1Oct 11, 20115Oct 11, 2011 -
Starting from seed wizard sun golden coleus
started by 1234dottie
last post by pirlMay 07, 201231May 07, 2012 -
Coleus cuttings
started by bluepoppy
last post by froggies_girlOct 09, 20111Oct 09, 2011 -
Coleus grown in pots - July vs. Sept.
started by daisy_lee
last post by alice_sunnOct 01, 201114Oct 01, 2011 -
When To Begin Pinching On Seeded Coleus Plants
started by kdfisher
last post by cathy166Aug 24, 20113Aug 24, 2011 -
Coleus Identity Please
started by plantsforpeg
last post by onewish1Nov 28, 201142Nov 28, 2011
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Hummingbirds love Coleus Blooms!
started by echinaceamaniac
last post by cathy166Aug 01, 20113Aug 01, 2011 -
Is this Inky Fingers???
started by plantsforpeg
last post by plantsforpegJul 31, 201115Jul 31, 2011 -
Its me again!
started by georgiagarden3
last post by georgiagarden3Jul 19, 20116Jul 19, 2011 -
Coleus in July, 2011 - Show us yours please.
started by WormsLovSharon
last post by coleuslover123Aug 13, 201178Aug 13, 2011 -
Help PLEASE
started by sassygranng
last post by cathy166Jul 31, 20114Jul 31, 2011 -
Problems with my coleus
started by coleuslover123
last post by sugarweedJun 30, 20116Jun 30, 2011 -
My name is Sidney and I am hopelessly addicted to coleus!
started by sugarweed
last post by sugarweedSep 30, 201153Sep 30, 2011 -
Rabbits eating my coleus
started by coleuslover123
last post by onewish1Jul 07, 201119Jul 07, 2011 -
Growlights and Coleus
started by Cumulus79
last post by Cumulus79Jul 22, 201120Jul 22, 2011 -
How much sun...
started by threegardeners
last post by coleuslover123Jun 10, 20115Jun 10, 2011
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Can I propagate coleus from a leaf?
started by lovediggin
last post by lovedigginMay 17, 20112May 17, 2011 -
ID this Coleus Please
started by echinaceamaniac
last post by abbisgranmaMay 09, 20113May 09, 2011 -
ID Help!
started by micheflowers
last post by ge1836May 30, 201113May 30, 2011 -
Any trade available?
started by Degarotty
last post by DaleTheGardenerMay 04, 20111May 04, 2011 -
"Henna coleus Need help finding.
started by americanwoman
last post by pirlJul 27, 20114Jul 27, 2011 -
Getting back itno growing could use your help!
started by slsharris
last post by slsharrisApr 19, 20110Apr 19, 2011 -
Spring order :)
started by weloveouryard
last post by sugarweedApr 16, 201122Apr 16, 2011 -
Folks, I could use some cuttings
started by DaleTheGardener
last post by helenethequeenDec 29, 2012102Dec 29, 2012 -
Almost Spring! How are the cuttings doing?
started by lincolnitess
last post by onewish1May 31, 201161May 31, 2011 -
COLEUS VENDOR'S
started by coleuslover123
last post by coleuslover123Apr 23, 20114Apr 23, 2011
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Philadelphia Flower Show
started by coleuslover123
last post by coleuslover123Mar 09, 20117Mar 09, 2011 -
wanted: coleus seeds
started by skellogg
last post by skelloggMar 15, 20118Mar 15, 2011 -
Bayer Systemic
started by coleuslover123
last post by pirlFeb 22, 201123Feb 22, 2011 -
More "Show Us Your Beauties"
started by HoosierGreen
last post by pirlFeb 12, 201171Feb 12, 2011 -
Sun tolerance
started by ZoarGardener
last post by sugarweedFeb 01, 20111Feb 01, 2011 -
Any Rosy Dawn co-op news?
started by gabagoo
last post by sugarweedMar 12, 201141Mar 12, 2011 -
R Dawns
started by weloveouryard
last post by ge1836Jan 13, 201124Jan 13, 2011 -
Overwintering Coleus Hydroponically - Success!
started by JolieB
last post by pirlJan 05, 201118Jan 05, 2011 -
Where is everybody?
started by LavinaMae
last post by LavinaMaeDec 15, 201021Dec 15, 2010 -
Whiteflies
started by echinaceamaniac
last post by sewNsowNov 14, 20104Nov 14, 2010