Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Kingswood Torch'

I grew it in a partial shade container in the summer of 2010. The weather conditions were wet and soggy all summer long, which might expl...Read Moreain why it took a while to start growing. Nevertheless, it gradually emerged with large, burgundy leaves with red streaks. It was very attractive and easy to take care of.

I love this one! Look great in full day sun and also with morning sun, afternoon shade, although the one getting afternoon shade looks '...Read Morericher' and retains a deeper color, but still looks beautiful. I posted a second photo showing the latter.

Awards:
2006 - Top Performers - Cedar Rapids Parks Department
2005 - Top Performer - University of Illinois-Champaign Co...Read Moreunty Master Gardeners
2004 - Top Picks - Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Great colors and large leaves. The leaves do seem to be a bit more tender than most though, and the bugs love them, lots of maintenance t...Read Moreo keep leaves looking fresh! We used them in a mass planting this season (Summer '06) they flower early and continually so plan on lots of pinching if you want to keep the plants bushy. Did well in both full sun and light shade, not a lot of color variation between the different light situations. They look fantastic with Rudbeckia 'Indian Summer'!