Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Saturn'

...Absolutely spectacular in a Down Under terracotta pot. I have had many comments from the neighbors on seeing it grown in this type ...Read Moreof container. The plant grew up the sides and framed the pot perfectly, the plants dark burgundy and green foliage complemented the container perfectly. An ideal way to grow a single specimen plant. Keep watered and remove the flower spikes, which are small and insignificant anyway. Since it is off the ground, there are no insect problems...

Awards:
2005 - Top Performer -University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners
2004 - Annuals of Note -Cincinnati...Read More Zoo and Botanical Garden

Saw this plant 2005 at the Sutheastern Greenhouse Conference in Greenville, SC...The containers it was used in were awesome. Couldn't wa...Read Moreit for the oppurtunity to grow it this year. Mine was planted last week, at approximately 6 inches tall it has almost doubled in size, in the spring weather here in SC. I can't wait to see.

Grew Saturn for the first time this year - with great success! It was in full HOT sun, right by a swimming pool. Grew more than 2 feet ...Read Moretall, and wonderful, interesting foliage.