Coleus: The Flame Nettles.
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Coleus: The Flame Nettles.
The Victorians and Edwardians loved their brightly colored flame nettles or Coleus. No self respecting conservatory owner would be without even the most modest collection of these gaudily colored beauties.
The good news is that named Coleus are back in fashion.The trend for modern conservatory and patio type plants has seen an increased demand for these plants.
The named varieties are far superior in habit and flower less than those grown from mixed seed.
Look out for these named Coleus and why not start a collection.
"Paisley Shawl": Small, multi colored foliage in the form of the Paisley Pattern awn.
"Pineapplette" : Wonderful frilly yellow spotted maroon leaves.
"Red Velvet" : Large crimson with glowing red edges.
"Rose Blush": Pale yellow flushed pink.
"Pineapple Beauty":Very dark maroon tipped lime green.
"Midnight": Darkest purple with lime green margins.
"Display": Orange with yellow edges.
"Peter's Wonder" Base color green, with purple and red blotch at base, yellow veins and thin crimson edge to the frilly leaf.
"Red Stinger" Speckled maroon and red with a light green edge.
"Walter Turner" Light green base with a red centre.
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