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jendren

I've always had a garden. I enjoy a challenge! I love the rewards when it all comes together. And I learn something new nearly every day. Perfect 🌻

Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Pas2028' (Wizard Series) syn. Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Wizard Scarlet'

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jendren

I can’t get over the size of these plants #gyo #grownfromseed

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sieveheadsarah

Wow, it’s massive, must like being inside.

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jendren

They definitely do Sarah. The ones outside are smaller @sieveheadsarah

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vegandmore

That’s lovely 😊

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jendren

He’s been joined by two other flower spikes ❤️💚💜

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hayleyaj

I cut them off as they detract from the leaves 😌

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jendren

They say the flowers of Coleus are insignificant but I think these are the exception 💜

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wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom

Me too what a lovely colour clash too..

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jendren

Fab isn’t it Elaine @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom

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wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom

It doesn’t look like it belongs…😁

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jendren

Love how each plant is different #foliagefriday ❤️💚

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juliesgarden

Beautiful 😍.. lost mine in the cold May weather !!

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jendren

These two are inside Julie. The ones I put outside are much smaller. @juliesgarden

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jendren

The coleus I grew from seed this year are doing just what I planned. Brightening up a border. ❤️💚

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DeborahBanks

Much bigger than mine and not a nibble out of them 🐌

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jendren

Not yet Deborah 🙏 @DeborahBanks

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jadojado29

Love these Nicola @jendren unfortunately so do the slugs 🐌 so I gave up on them 😘

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italydiva

I have one of these, I love the variegation. Such impact 😊

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alan1111

Their lovely Nicola way ahead of mine I only ended up with four plants for all my efforts

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jendren

Aw well. Four better than none which is what I got last year Alan @alan1111

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alan1111

None, that is disappointing I only had a few last year one of these years I'll get it right 😉 @jendren

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jendren

These have done very well this year. Am delighted. I got the idea to use them as foliage when on holiday in Canada a couple of years ago. ❤️💚

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italydiva

I love Coleus...so much beauty in the contrasting colours

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jendren

We have a Palm House here in Belfast with a fabulous coleus display they grow @italydiva

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italydiva

That would definitely be worth a visit 😊

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jendren

Potted on my Coleus seedlings today. So pleased they have grown this year. Last years were a disaster.

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Mary200631

I have some seeds .. is it too late to try them now?

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jendren

As you sow them inside I’d say give them a go. They are v slow to grow though. I know they are usually houseplants in UK but I saw them used for foliage in beds in Canada and liked the idea. @Mary200631

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Keely

Make sure they are planted in a gritty compost they don't like wet roots they will rot 😄 lovely foliage plants

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jendren

Thanks Keely. Good advice. @Mary200631

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Mary200631

@jendren @Keely thank you...can o use perlite or vermiculite as I’m out of grit currently

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jendren

Perlite would be better as vermiculite retains moisture @Mary200631 @Keely

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alan1111

Only two seeds germanated for me this year 😕

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jendren

They seem to be very fussy! @alan1111

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