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Wicked Witch™ Coleus

Coleus scutellarioides

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Overview

The Wicked Witch™ Coleus, or Coleus scutellarioides, is a dramatic foliage annual with ruffled deep burgundy-to-chocolate leaves edged in chartreuse, staying handsome because it blooms late. This upright Proven Winners® selection reaches 24-40 inches tall and 18-36 inches wide. Grow in sun or shade with well-drained soil, average water, and regular feeding in pots. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.

Water Medium
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — is a dramatic foliage annual with ruffled deep burgundy-to-chocolate leaves edged in chartreuse
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — staying handsome because it blooms late; grown for foliage rather than flowerWicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Gardeners often report that it grows vigorously even in shadeWicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Use it where a bold, velvety note will give the planting richness and structure; where its dark foliageWicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — polished appearance through the season.<br><br>Upright and well-branchedWicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — commonly referred to as Wicked Witch™ Coleus; grown for foliage rather than flower, image 62Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Grown for foliage rather than flower; though in most climates it is treated as a tender annual and, image 67+130

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae

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Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — is a dramatic foliage annual with ruffled deep burgundy-to-chocolate leaves edged in chartreuse
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — staying handsome because it blooms late; grown for foliage rather than flower
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Gardeners often report that it grows vigorously even in shade
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Use it where a bold, velvety note will give the planting richness and structure; where its dark foliage
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — polished appearance through the season.<br><br>Upright and well-branched
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — commonly referred to as Wicked Witch™ Coleus; grown for foliage rather than flower, image 62
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Grown for foliage rather than flower; though in most climates it is treated as a tender annual and, image 67
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Consistent watering keeps the foliage fresh; grow in sun or shade with well-drained soil, average water, and
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Wicked Witch™ Coleus is a striking thriller for containers; where its dark foliage contrasts beautifully with
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Its ruffled leaves emerge in deep burgundy to chocolate tones
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Grown for foliage rather than flower; though in most climates it is treated as a tender annual and enjoyed from
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — is a dramatic foliage annual with ruffled deep burgundy-to-chocolate leaves edged in chartreuse, image 113
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — where its dark foliage contrasts beautifully with silver; grow in sun or shade with well-drained, image 81
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Gardeners often report that it grows vigorously even in shade; though in most climates it is treated as a
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Grown for foliage rather than flower
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — each one traced with a vivid chartreuse edge that catches the light and defines the plant’s layered texture
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Grow in sun or shade with well-drained soil, average water, and regular feeding in pots
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — and regular feeding or compost-enriched beds will support its robust growth
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — though in most climates it is treated as a tender annual and enjoyed from spring through frost, image 102
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — this Proven Winners® selection is notably late to bloom; where its dark foliage contrasts beautifully with
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — This upright Proven Winners® selection reaches 24-40 inches tall and 18-36 inches wide; though in, image 59
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — typically reaching 24 to 40 inches tall with a spread of 18 to 36 inches
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — though in most climates it is treated as a tender annual and enjoyed from spring through frost; grown for
Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — helping preserve its lush; grow in sun or shade with well-drained soil, average water, and regular, image 69

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