Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Kong Rose'

Once they’ve been planted inground or pot for 3 mos. or so, i love removing the lower foliage and pinching the tops to create a sort of...Read More topiary. They’re very striking in this shape, with the colorful foliage. You need to make sure plant is well established b4 going prune/shape crazy. In z8a I treat it as an annual b/c I lack the space to provide winter protection.

I tried two in a part-sun, part-shade exposure... both wilted and died within weeks. I have no idea why.

I have had mine for 2 years now. I bring it indoors during winter/ frosty conditions and it lives outdoors when it is warmer here. My pla...Read Morent doesn't have huge leaves like it is supposed to, it's not in full shade either and I am not sure if the sun is the reason the leaves are much smaller.

It is very easy to take stem cuttings and start new plants with this one!

They are very easy to grow. I grow a few from seed every year, and then I decide I don't have enough and get a few starter plants from th...Read Moree local nursery. They grow fast, too.
They are just so vivid and bright, and they add striking color to the shady areas of my gardens. I love arranging them with other plants for a really beautiful display. Since they do so well in the shade, they also make great houseplants.