Coleus are prized for their colorful foliage which may combine shades of green, yellow, pink, red and maroon. New introductions of this popular annual have been selected for increased sun and heat tolerance.
Larger Image (166 Kb) A coleus collection shows a variety of color and leaf shape. Karen Russ, ©2007 HGIC,
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With heat, drought and poor soil tolerance, annual vinca (Catharanthus roseus), also known as Madagascar periwinkle, is a very popular annual in South Carolina.
Height/Spread
The plants grow 1 or 2 feet high and about the same in width. There are new spreading types that are wider and lower. Most vinca have a
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Container gardening is one of the most versatile and creative forms of gardening. Almost anything can be grown in a container when proper growing conditions are provided.
Generally, plants can be grown in anything that will hold soil and allow proper drainage. Gardeners don’t have to limit themselves
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