Why coleus is cooking with consumers

Added on 29 August 2024

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Coleus has always been a popular foliage plant for shady spots, but more and more sun-tolerant varieties are available yearly, with breeders putting forth a big effort to satisfy the demand. Coleus have moved out of the shade garden and new varieties can be planted in sun or shade with equal success.

We chatted with a few experts to get a sample of this year’s exciting new offerings and some pointers on growing new coleus lines in the greenhouse.

A Sun-Loving Coleus Revolution

The days of sun-scorched coleus are drawing to an end. “Believe it or not, we’ve got a sun plant that loves the heat and doesn’t wilt. It’s incredible. It’s a new set of genetics,” says Steve Rinehart, Manager, Kientzler North America.