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........