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Gardening

hlthe2b

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1. I have a large coleus in a pot at my front door... Is almost totally shaded

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Wed Aug 15, 2012, 08:16 PM

Aug 2012

with only a few hours of indirect morning sun. Does GREAT. Sadly, I hear they are damned hard to bring inside overwinter--need warmth and moisture--something hard to ensure near even the most insulated window in Colorado.

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Already planning for next year - anybody know about coleus? [View all] hedgehog Aug 2012 OP

I have a large coleus in a pot at my front door... Is almost totally shaded hlthe2b Aug 2012 #1

Take cuttings from the plants and root them in water over winter. beac Aug 2012 #6

Ok... I'll try that.... THANKS! hlthe2b Aug 2012 #7

I root mine in empty spice jars in the windowsill, so beac Aug 2012 #8

How many months can I get by with this without killing them? hlthe2b Aug 2012 #9

Honestly, I have a couple still rooting on the sill from last year that I never got around beac Aug 2012 #10

wow.. super! I really appreciate this & look forward to the pics. hlthe2b Aug 2012 #11

Here are the pics: beac Aug 2012 #12

Great photos! hlthe2b Aug 2012 #13

I have been amazed at what will root in water and overwinter. beac Aug 2012 #14

Generally, yes. Denninmi Aug 2012 #2

I keep trying them in my "deep shade" area Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #3

What would you think of mixing some white hostas in with the hedgehog Aug 2012 #4

If hostas is working for you, Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #5