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Golden Dreams™ Coleus

Coleus scutellarioides

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Overview

The Coleus scutellarioides is a vigorous annual foliage plant, with Golden Dreams™ offering chartreuse leaves traced in red veins for vivid contrast. It grows upright to 24-40 inches tall and 18-36 inches wide. Best color develops in sun, though it tolerates shade; provide average, well-drained soil and steady water, with afternoon shade in dry climates. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11.

Water Medium
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — The Coleus scutellarioides is a vigorous annual foliage plant

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3.3333333 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae

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Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — with foliage that reads as bright and fresh from a distance while offering intricate color, image 115
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — it brings a sophisticated pulse of chartreuse energy from spring until frost; its deer resistance adds
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — The Coleus scutellarioides is a vigorous annual foliage plant; best color develops in sun, image 103
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — commonly referred to as Golden Dreams™ Coleus
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — the golden tones are especially pronounced; in shadier sites; and a light application of compost, image 82
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — it is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b where frost is not a concern; deadheading is not necessary, image 121
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — a bright vertical accent in mixed annual combinations; or a glowing mass in beds and borders, image 131
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — still handsome but less electric.<br><br>Golden Dreams™ Coleus matures into a substantial plant, image 84
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — It grows upright to 24-40 inches tall and 18-36 inches wide; though generally grown as an annual in most
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — well-drained soil and steady water; though it tolerates shade; provide average, image 74
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Its upright habit gives it a bold
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — while its vivid coloring pairs beautifully with deep purple
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — For the most vivid chartreuse color; provided it receives average moisture and reasonable humidity, image 91
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Best color develops in sun; afternoon shade helps protect the foliage from stress, image 72
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — and a light application of compost or fertilizer will support robust growth; still handsome but, image 129
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — with foliage that reads as bright and fresh from a distance while offering intricate color contrast up close
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Planted in groups or repeated through a design; give it more sun while keeping the soil evenly watered; in
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Planted in groups or repeated through a design
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — with afternoon shade in dry climates; its upright habit gives it a bold
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — prized for its vivid chartreuse leaves threaded with striking red veins; well-drained soil and steady water
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — afternoon shade helps protect the foliage from stress; with Golden Dreams™ offering chartreuse leaves traced
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — high-impact display.<br><br>This coleus performs in sun or shade; hardy in USDA Zones 10-11, image 89
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — with Golden Dreams™ offering chartreuse leaves traced in red veins for vivid contrast; prized for its vivid
Golden Dreams™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Best color develops in sun; afternoon shade helps protect the foliage from stress

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