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Catch Coleus Fever

English gardeners went crazy for coleus in the mid-19th century. Now we're falling for them all over again, as the National Garden Bureau declares 2015 "The Year of the Coleus."
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'Marquee Blonde Bombshell' Coleus

A star in sun or shade, 'Marquee Blonde Bombshell' is a coleus with unusual, elongated leaves. The gold and yellow foliage has streaks of lime green and purple; the stems are purple, too.

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Scarlet Coleus 'Kong Jr.'

'Kong Jr.’ doesn't monkey around. While this coleus didn't make it to the top of the Empire State Building when it debuted in 2013, it's climbed onto many gotta-have plant lists since then. Also available in ‘Rose’,  ‘Lime Vein’, and ‘Green Halo'. it brightens the shade all summer.

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ColorBlaze 'Kingswood Torch' Coleus

'Kingswood Torch' sparkles in shades of burgundy and magenta. This coleus shows good heat tolerance and resists deer.

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Fuseables 'Under the Sun' Coleus

A combination of 'Lime Delight' and 'Crimson Gold' seeds, this coleus mix tolerates partial sun to shade. The plants grow 20 to 32 inches tall and look especially striking when grown in color bowls.

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