Kuleus is an amazingly beautiful plant with lush variegated leaves that are very reminiscent of nettles. For this, the flower is popularly called nettle, although it is completely harmless and does not “bite”. The use of Coleus in landscape design is due to the simplicity of its content and a truly huge variety of varieties.
In our country, this tropical plant was first grown exclusively in flower pots for home decoration. A little later, they began to use it in landscape gardening as an annual.
The leaves of the flower have such a stunning look that landscape designers simply could not pass by such a luxurious representative. In addition to its decorative appearance, Coleus grows quite quickly and does not require special care – even a beginner can cope with it.
Coleus inflorescences are small, lilac, blue or violet with a light pleasant aroma. The buds bloom on a long, arrow-shaped stem, which should be removed immediately after the plant has faded.
In a small summer cottage, it is better to plant Coleus on an open terrace or flower bed, where this plant will show itself in all its glory.
In parks and large gardens, variegated coleus looks great in boles, flower beds and mixborders, adjacent to other plants.
In regular gardens, this amazing plant is a regular visitor. The variety of varieties with different shades of foliage allows you to use the flower in almost any composition and style of landscape design.
And how delightful Coleus looks in flower topiary sculptures!
A fluffy carpet, consisting of dense coleus of different varieties, will surely draw attention to the flower garden.
Garden and park paths will look bright and attractive with variegated coleus planted along the edge.
Gazebos, open terraces, balconies, windows and the facade of the building can be decorated with hanging pots with ampelous coleus, the stems of which are inclined to the ground.
And of course, this ornamental plant, planted in flower containers and flowerpots, decorates city streets, summer cafes and other recreation areas.
The use of this amazing flower in landscape design is so extensive that it is difficult to imagine where it is better not to use it, well, except in places with a cold climate, because Coleus is a thermophilic plant.
