Move over impatiens and make way for coleus.

A decade or two ago, impatiens were the most widely planted shade loving plant in the annual garden. But the fungus downy mildew quickly caused Impatiens to take a dive bomb.

Today, coleus has claimed top spot as the plant that is given most space on the display benches of every garden centre.

Coleus is a lush tropical plant known only for its foliage.

Its flowers are practically non-existent while the foliage comes in an array of every colour imaginable.

Foliage can be solid coloured, but is mostly veined or margined in unlimited combinations.

Coleus is a quick and vigorous grower that shows best in containers or mass plantings in........

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