Coleus, an am azingly adaptable

foliage plant that now shines in s

and shade, rules when sum m er

spools up the heat and hum idity.

LEAFY TOPIARY

Coleuses, including

‘Rustic Orange’ here,

often are available as

potted standards. Set

the pot in a sunny or

shady spot that’s

shielded from wind.

by JANE AUSTIN M cKEO N pho tos PETE KRUMHARDT

p ro du cer SCOTT J. JO H N SO N