I struggled for years with a small garden at the front
corner of my house. It is right by the front door and visible from both streets
as it is slightly higher than the sidewalk. It seemed the perfect spot for an
annual garden with brilliant colors that would last for the season. I tried
many different annuals although I have to admit I never did use impatiens as
they have never been my favorite. The garden only gets some late afternoon sun
and everything I planted there just never did well. Finally I found some coleus
that I really liked and almost as important, they liked this spot in the garden.
There are so many colors available now that range from the lime green that I
use to a very dark chocolate color. It is not about the flower as the color of plants
leaves are what give you the spectacular color. Now there are many different
textures and leaf shapes that add even more interest with jagged edges or huge
round leaves. I wish I knew how to hybridize them as there could be some
fantastic combinations.
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