Move over, impatiens, and make way for coleus.

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 downy mildew fungus quickly caused Impatiens to bomb out.

Today, coleus has claimed top spot as the plant given most display space at garden centres.

Coleus is a lush tropical plant known only for its foliage. Its flowers are practically non-existent, but the foliage comes in a almost every colour imaginable. It can be solid colour, but is mostly veined or margined in countless combinations.

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

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