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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Another ID!!
started by Frank1965
last post by goldfinch4Apr 08, 20109Apr 08, 2010 -
COLEUS FOR 2010 - SOW IT BEGINS
started by BLOSSOMBUDDY
last post by BLOSSOMBUDDYMar 30, 201036Mar 30, 2010 -
Which coleus do best in shade?
started by valdavid
last post by ge1836Mar 29, 201013Mar 29, 2010 -
Coleus Chatter for March
started by ge1836
last post by ge1836Mar 28, 201024Mar 28, 2010 -
Culling Seedlings
started by Frank1965
last post by onewish1Mar 17, 20105Mar 17, 2010 -
Cuttings available now!! Get them while fresh!
started by BLOSSOMBUDDY
last post by ZZsBabiezMar 11, 20107Mar 11, 2010 -
bottom leaves dropping
started by GOODGREEN
last post by BLOSSOMBUDDYMar 10, 201024Mar 10, 2010 -
Coleus Topiaries: I Learn somethin new every day!
started by GardenersCorner
last post by BLOSSOMBUDDYMar 03, 201057Mar 03, 2010 -
Reminder to keep coleus pinched
started by pirl
last post by pirlMar 01, 201057Mar 01, 2010 -
Mariposa in the winter!
started by daisy_lee
last post by ZoarGardenerFeb 27, 20108Feb 27, 2010
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One of my new favorite coleus
started by happgarden
last post by happgardenFeb 25, 201051Feb 25, 2010 -
Please ID
started by ZoarGardener
last post by ge1836Feb 21, 20109Feb 21, 2010 -
Help! Hot and dry climate dweller looking at Rosy Dawn.
started by ultasol
last post byFeb 21, 201010Feb 21, 2010 -
Another ID
started by ZoarGardener
last post by ge1836Feb 19, 20104Feb 19, 2010 -
Coleus Chatter for Feb.
started by ge1836
last post by Happy_1Feb 16, 201078Feb 16, 2010 -
Coleus Chit-Chat!
started by Brinda
last post by rvnsbrkFeb 11, 2010195Feb 11, 2010 -
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 -
Today (1/31) is the LAST DAY to order from Rosy Dawn!
started by HoosierGreen
last post byJan 31, 20101Jan 31, 2010 -
Coleus Chatter for January
started by ge1836
last post by ge1836Jan 29, 2010203Jan 29, 2010
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ID please
started by onewish1
last post by onewish1Jan 26, 201015Jan 26, 2010 -
ID please?
started by kqcrna
last post by alice_sunnJan 24, 20105Jan 24, 2010 -
Mealie Bug Question
started by hbt1290
last post by JuneyBugJan 22, 201011Jan 22, 2010 -
Need help with ID
started by daisy_lee
last post by daisy_leeJan 22, 20106Jan 22, 2010 -
What am I?
started by Happy_1
last post by Happy_1Jan 22, 20103Jan 22, 2010 -
Way off topic, but winter can be beautiful
started by goldfinch4
last post by UniQueTreasuresJan 19, 20108Jan 19, 2010 -
Two eggs
started by weloveouryard
last post by weloveouryardJan 17, 20100Jan 17, 2010 -
Alice's Malice
started by rrog2001
last post by Loretta_NJJan 08, 201011Jan 08, 2010 -
Happy Birthday Xeramtheum
started by LavinaMae
last post by KellJan 07, 20102Jan 07, 2010 -
Coleus Chatters for December, 2009
started by UniQueTreasures
last post by KellJan 05, 2010187Jan 05, 2010
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Need to use grow light at work - what kind?
started by kris2001
last post byDec 31, 20098Dec 31, 2009 -
What is this Coleus???
started by DMgardener
last post by ge1836Dec 30, 200945Dec 30, 2009 -
Cuttings from last summer
started by goldfinch4
last post by pirlDec 30, 200962Dec 30, 2009 -
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRINDA BABY!
started by Kell
last post by georgiagarden3Dec 30, 20098Dec 30, 2009 -
Tough Guys
started by goodoldbake
last post by ridesredmuleDec 29, 200921Dec 29, 2009 -
When to start a "standard"
started by ghopper
last post by ge1836Dec 27, 20096Dec 27, 2009 -
My New Favorite! - Sedona
started by echinaceamaniac
last post by pirlDec 26, 200910Dec 26, 2009 -
Coleus Cuttings
started by daisylovn
last post by pirlDec 22, 200940Dec 22, 2009 -
My Coleus combos for 2010
started by ge1836
last post by ge1836Dec 21, 200922Dec 21, 2009 -
New to Coleus
started by daisylovn
last post byDec 11, 200923Dec 11, 2009