Coleus Varieties

Coleus Hybrids

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Overview

Coleus hybrids (Solenostemon spp.), with their vibrant foliage, offer a kaleidoscope of colors. These shade-tolerant plants can grow 6 inches to 3.5 feet tall, with leaves 1 to 6 inches long, creating visual interest from spring till frost. They require well-drained soil and thrive in both pots and beds. Use these tender perennials as annuals to enhance borders, complement perennials, or as stunning container specimens. USDA Zones 10-11.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 10–11Climate Subtropical

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — Coleus hybrids (Solenostemon spp.), with their vibrant foliage, offer a kaleidoscope of colors

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — with leaves 1 to 6 inches long

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — These shade-tolerant plants can grow 6 inches to 3.5 feet tall

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — creating visual interest from spring till frost

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — They require well-drained soil and thrive in both pots and beds

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — Use these tender perennials as annuals to enhance borders

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — or as stunning container specimens

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — Coleus hybrids (Solenostemon spp.), with their vibrant foliage, offer a kaleidoscope of colors

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — with leaves 1 to 6 inches long

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — These shade-tolerant plants can grow 6 inches to 3.5 feet tall

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — creating visual interest from spring till frost

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — They require well-drained soil and thrive in both pots and beds

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — Use these tender perennials as annuals to enhance borders

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — or as stunning container specimens

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — Coleus Hybrid Varieties (Coleus spp.)<br><br>Coleus

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — a versatile and vibrant tender perennial

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — boasts an extraordinary array of colors and patterns that can enliven any landscape design

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — These hybrids are cultivated primarily for their stunning foliage

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — which ranges from greens and yellows to deep purples and bright reds

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — often with intricate variegations and striking vein patterns

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — <br><br>Growing to an average height of 18 to 24 inches

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — or for creating a textured backdrop in container plantings

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — Coleus plants are excellent for adding height and volume in flower beds

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — The leaves themselves can vary dramatically in size and shape

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — colors may become less vibrant in full shade.<br><br>When designing a landscape

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — Coleus prefers dappled shade but can tolerate a wide array of light conditions; however

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