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Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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I'm starting to pull my containers out of the shed and place them around my patio, and I'm dreaming up new plant combos every day. It's almost time to plant them up, and like every spring, I'm nervous that I won't be able to fulfill my visions. But come August, it all seems to work itself out. This was one of my container vignettes from 2007. I can't wait to dig my hands into some potting soil!  BTW, that spectacular coleus is my favorite, and I use it every single year. It's called both 'Texas Parking Lot' and 'Alabama Sunset'.

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margoa writes: I work in a greenhouse and we grow all the coleus' mentioned above - it's hard to pick out a favorite. The combos are endless. A new one for us this year is Wedding Stockings - VERY different! Redhead and Red Ruffles are gorgeous as well! Enjoy the Spring everyone! Posted: 7:20 pm on April 26th

GreenGrowler writes: Having the same passion for coleus, I use "Henna" and "Sedona" - both mostly red and gold like Alabama Sunset. Try paring with lime green sweet potatoe vine and anything deep purple - lively! Your beautiful photo got my potting desiging juices flowing! Posted: 10:37 am on April 26th

petuniababi writes: Truly beautiful!I love coleus because you can use them so many ways.They are easy to propagate also.My very favorite is Inky Fingers.Now because of your photo i am falling in love with Alabama Sunset.Thank you for the wonderful sharing of these plants. Posted: 7:40 am on April 26th

ncgardener writes: Wow that is gorgeous. I am just getting started on containers as well so great ideas. Do you have anything that I can use along along a bare fence that gets quite a bit of sun? Posted: 7:31 am on April 26th

Deanneart writes: Great combination Michelle! Love that Alabama Sunset. One of the prettiest coleus around. Is that a plectranthus in the upper right?
Posted: 4:51 am on April 26th

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