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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New diseases in coleus - a virus and a downy mildew-alert
started by coleup
last post byJun 11, 20101Jun 11, 2010 -
propagating Coleus
started by aureumtadum
last post by dvdbwnJun 09, 20101Jun 09, 2010 -
ID requested please
started by stplong
last post by MerryMaryJun 25, 20107Jun 25, 2010 -
Starting cuttings in water
started by ZoarGardener
last post by dvdbwnJun 07, 20101Jun 07, 2010 -
Color orange
started by weloveouryard
last post by weloveouryardJun 21, 20106Jun 21, 2010 -
Coleus ID?
started by daisy_lee
last post by goodoldbakeJun 05, 201025Jun 05, 2010 -
Show us your beauties!
started by bluegrassmom
last post by daisy_leeFeb 11, 2011197Feb 11, 2011 -
Coleus wreath
started by ZoarGardener
last post by WormsLovSharonJun 01, 20108Jun 01, 2010 -
Reason & how to stop coleus from spiking?
started by ultimateshopper
last post by pirlMay 21, 201010May 21, 2010 -
Coleus Chatter MAY
started by ge1836
last post by WormsLovSharonJun 26, 201085Jun 26, 2010
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coleus: sun or shade?
started by BeachGirlNJ
last post by onewish1Oct 20, 201040Oct 20, 2010 -
Is This 'Watermelon'?
started by atisch
last post by atischApr 27, 201016Apr 27, 2010 -
Is it too late to start coleus seeds in Zone 9b?
started by dsa2591
last post byApr 27, 20103Apr 27, 2010 -
Is this "normal"??
started by GOODGREEN
last post by GOODGREENApr 22, 201014Apr 22, 2010 -
The survivors prt II
started by Cumulus79
last post by Cumulus79Jun 28, 201033Jun 28, 2010 -
Goldfinch
started by weloveouryard
last post by pirlApr 16, 20101Apr 16, 2010 -
Can I have cuttings of some full sun coleus pls?
started by kris2001
last post by BrindaApr 15, 20101Apr 15, 2010 -
Coleus Chatter for April
started by ge1836
last post by WormsLovSharonMay 13, 2010108May 13, 2010 -
Another ID!!
started by Frank1965
last post by goldfinch4Apr 08, 20109Apr 08, 2010 -
Got my new coleus order Saturday
started by LavinaMae
last post by ge1836May 25, 201021May 25, 2010
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question from a first timer
started by gretagreenthumb
last post byApr 13, 20109Apr 13, 2010 -
Which coleus do best in shade?
started by valdavid
last post by ge1836Mar 29, 201013Mar 29, 2010 -
Culling Seedlings
started by Frank1965
last post by onewish1Mar 17, 20105Mar 17, 2010 -
COLEUS FOR 2010 - SOW IT BEGINS
started by BLOSSOMBUDDY
last post by BLOSSOMBUDDYMar 30, 201036Mar 30, 2010 -
Coleus Chatter for March
started by ge1836
last post by ge1836Mar 28, 201024Mar 28, 2010 -
Mariposa in the winter!
started by daisy_lee
last post by ZoarGardenerFeb 27, 20108Feb 27, 2010 -
New Jersey Flower &Garden Show
started by rrog2001
last post by tobee43Jun 01, 201049Jun 01, 2010 -
Another ID
started by ZoarGardener
last post by ge1836Feb 19, 20104Feb 19, 2010 -
Please ID
started by ZoarGardener
last post by ge1836Feb 21, 20109Feb 21, 2010 -
Today (1/31) is the LAST DAY to order from Rosy Dawn!
started by HoosierGreen
last post byJan 31, 20101Jan 31, 2010
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Rooting cuttings question.
started by taj12
last post by onewish1Mar 24, 201163Mar 24, 2011 -
Kinda new to coleus
started by Jumpin4Joy
last post by Jumpin4JoyFeb 06, 201016Feb 06, 2010 -
What's up with these seeds?
started by Frank1965
last post by Loretta_NJFeb 04, 20105Feb 04, 2010 -
Starting Coleus inside
started by weloveouryard
last post by WormsLovSharonMay 30, 201034May 30, 2010 -
Coleus Chatter for Feb.
started by ge1836
last post by Happy_1Feb 16, 201078Feb 16, 2010 -
ID please?
started by kqcrna
last post by alice_sunnJan 24, 20105Jan 24, 2010 -
ID please
started by onewish1
last post by onewish1Jan 26, 201015Jan 26, 2010 -
Mealie Bug Question
started by hbt1290
last post by JuneyBugJan 22, 201011Jan 22, 2010 -
Help! Hot and dry climate dweller looking at Rosy Dawn.
started by ultasol
last post byFeb 21, 201010Feb 21, 2010 -
Anyone have Golda?
started by kqcrna
last post by coleupJul 23, 20108Jul 23, 2010