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Velveteen® Coleus

Coleus scutellarioides

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Overview

Velveteen® Coleus, or Coleus scutellarioides, is an upright foliage annual with small, wavy leaves in vivid fuchsia-pink centers framed by deep burgundy. It matures to 24-40 inches tall and 12-16 inches wide, giving containers and borders a bold vertical accent. Easy to grow in sun or shade with average soil and water; deer resistant and very late to bloom. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.

Water Medium
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — wavy leaves in vivid fuchsia-pink centers framed by deep burgundy
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — though its richest color is best supported by consistent moisture and averageVelveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — or soft lavender companions; though its richest color is best supported by consistent moisture and, image 70Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Its leaves are smaller and more finely textured than many coleus selectionsVelveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — with violet-blue flowers appearing very late in the season or not at allVelveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — avoiding prolonged dryness in containersVelveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b; and incorporate compost or a balanced fertilizer to encourage lush growth, image 91+110

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3.3333333 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.3333334 Ft.

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae

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Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — wavy leaves in vivid fuchsia-pink centers framed by deep burgundy
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — though its richest color is best supported by consistent moisture and average
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — or soft lavender companions; though its richest color is best supported by consistent moisture and, image 70
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Its leaves are smaller and more finely textured than many coleus selections
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — with violet-blue flowers appearing very late in the season or not at all
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — avoiding prolonged dryness in containers
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b; and incorporate compost or a balanced fertilizer to encourage lush growth, image 91
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — It also brings sophisticated color to borders; or soft lavender companions
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b and is most often used as a warm-season annual in cooler climates
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — where its upright form rises above trailing petunias
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — avoiding prolonged dryness in containers; it fills out into a sturdy
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — performing in sun or shade; is a richly colored annual foliage plant from the Proven Winners® collection
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — It is grown primarily for foliage; wavy leaves in vivid fuchsia-pink centers framed by deep burgundy, image 71
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — helping the plant maintain its polished leafy display.<br><br>At maturity, image 73
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — with softly wavy edges and vivid fuchsia-pink centers surrounded by deep burgundy margins
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b and is most often used as a warm-season annual in cooler, image 76
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — with thick stems and impressive container presence.<br><br>This coleus is notably adaptable
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — with softly wavy edges and vivid fuchsia-pink centers surrounded by deep burgundy margins; it matures to 24-40
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — performing in sun or shade; is a richly colored annual foliage plant from the Proven Winners®, image 80
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — with violet-blue flowers appearing very late in the season or not at all; its leaves are smaller and, image 72
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — prized for its upright habit and plush
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — It is grown primarily for foliage
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b; and incorporate compost or a balanced fertilizer to encourage lush growth, image 62
Velveteen® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — and incorporate compost or a balanced fertilizer to encourage lush growth; it also brings sophisticated color to

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