Summer-to-winter coleus
Traditional coleus can be grown from seed and thrive in part shade or dappled light. New sun-tolerant coleus hybrids are propagated from cuttings (and can’t be grown from seed), and are comfortable in full sun.
Traditional coleus can be grown from seed and thrive in part shade or dappled light. New sun-tolerant coleus hybrids are propagated from cuttings (and can’t be grown from seed), and are comfortable in full sun.
Growing autumn spinach is perfect because it loves cool weather. You can order seed online and be ready to start your spinach seed by the middle of August.
White flowers seem to flourish in the extreme heat (provided they have sufficient water). ‘Marie Boisselot’ clematis is spectacular, smothered with five-inch (13-cm) gleaming white flowers, unphased by heat or drought.
Starting primroses from seed doesn’t always require complicated treatment to germinate. Judith Adam is enchanted by lovely old-fashioned kinds of primroses.
There’s a roiling ocean of broadleaf evergreen periwinkle in the front garden, benefiting from good light and frequent irrigation.