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The Coleus Dipt in Wine, 'Coleus hybrid', has large leaves of burgundy red with lighter veins running nearly the entire length. The bright gold at the base of each leaf extends to the petiole (leaf stem). These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have re

The Coleus Kingswood Torch, 'Coleus hybrid', has flaming magenta foliage that is overlaid with orange and burgundy. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus

The Coleus Life Lime, 'Coleus hybrid', has chartreuse-colored foliage. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched.For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

The Coleus Sedona, 'Coleus hybrid', has very unique russet colored foliage. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched.For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

The Coleus Fishnet Stocking, 'Coleus hybrid', has lime green foilage with bright burgundy veins on the entire leaf. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized container gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow however they are tender annuals. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. This plant can also be a perennial in warmer zones.

The Coleus Chocolate Drop, 'Coleus hybrid', is a terrific trailing plant that has lobed, rounded green leaves and has a deep crimson center and crimson venation. It has a diversity of foliage color, leaf shape, and growth habit, and they all make glorious container subjects. Though most tolerant of full sun, they are more valuable in shade, where summer color is scarce.

The Coleus Pink Chaos, 'Coleus hybrid', produces bright pink mixes with bright green and a hint of white and yellow on narrow, ruffled leaves.

Coleus Merlins Magic, Coleus 'Merlins Magic', is a unique new Coleus from Proven Winners. It is extremely compact, has uniform foliage and features a blend of rich purple, green and pink tones on deeply lobed leaves. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.

The Coleus Freckles, 'Coleus hybrid', has creamy yellow foliage with bronze and orange splotches. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durabl

The Coleus Merlot, 'Coleus hybrid', has dark merlot foliage with the leaves developing a green picotee (point) as they age. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations

The Coleus Pineapple, 'Coleus hybrid', has scalloped edges that adds to the already impressive contrast of ruby and chartreuse foliage. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sun

The Coleus Ruffles, 'Coleus hybrid', has extremely frilly dark red foliage with green margins. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable a