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

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) — where its dark foliage contrasts beautifully with silver; grow in sun or shade with well-drained, image 81

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Wicked Witch™ Coleus is a striking thriller for containers; where its dark foliage contrasts, image 80

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — though in most climates it is treated as a tender annual and enjoyed from spring through frost, image 74

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b; grow in sun or shade with well-drained soil, average water, image 73

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Consistent watering keeps the foliage fresh; grow in sun or shade with well-drained soil, average, image 77

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — performing beautifully in sun or shade when given average moisture and well-drained soil; where its, image 76

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Deadheading is not necessary; though in most climates it is treated as a tender annual and enjoyed, image 79

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — and regular feeding or compost-enriched beds will support its robust growth; grown for foliage, image 78

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Gardeners often report that it grows vigorously even in shade; though in most climates it is, image 75

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — staying handsome because it blooms late; grown for foliage rather than flower, image 86

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — It also brings depth to mixed borders, shade gardens, mass plantings, and tropical-style annual, image 82

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Because it can become impressively full; though in most climates it is treated as a tender annual, image 83

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — This upright Proven Winners® selection reaches 24-40 inches tall and 18-36 inches wide; though in, image 87

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — is a dramatic foliage annual with ruffled deep burgundy-to-chocolate leaves edged in chartreuse, image 85

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Use it where a bold, velvety note will give the planting richness and structure; where its dark, image 84

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Its ruffled leaves emerge in deep burgundy to chocolate tones; grow in sun or shade with, image 93

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — is a dramatic foliage annual with the kind of rich; though in most climates it is treated as a, image 91

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — theatrical coloring that instantly sharpens a planting scheme; where its dark foliage contrasts, image 92

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Grow in sun or shade with well-drained soil, average water, and regular feeding in pots; where its, image 88

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b; grow in sun or shade with well-drained soil, average water, and, image 89

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — commonly referred to as Wicked Witch™ Coleus; grown for foliage rather than flower, image 90

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — helping preserve its lush; grow in sun or shade with well-drained soil, average water, and regular, image 97

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — each one traced with a vivid chartreuse edge that catches the light and defines the plant’s layered, image 94

Wicked Witch™ Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — Wicked Witch™ Coleus matures into a substantial presence; though in most climates it is treated as, image 99

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