Coleus

Solenostemon Scutellarioides

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Overview

Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is renowned for its vibrant foliage featuring a kaleidoscope of colors. This easy-to-grow annual thrives in partial to full shade, reaching a height of 1-3 feet and spreading up to 1 foot. Best in rich, well-draining soil, Coleus adds instant visual interest to shade gardens and containers. Keep soil consistently moist for optimal growth. Pinch back flowers to maintain foliage vibrancy. USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is renowned for its vibrant foliage featuring a kaleidoscope of colors

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Coleus fits well in both container plantings and mixed borders, image 68

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — water-soluble fertilizer will promote vigorous growth and intense coloration of leaves; this easy-to-grow, image 74

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — In regions with intense heat; consider its function as a texture and color contrast amidst other plants, image 69

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Its showy foliage pairs well with both flowering plants and those with more subdued hues; providing, image 76

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — adding depth and interest to any garden composition, image 77

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Inform clients that periodic maintenance; reaching a height of 1-3 feet and spreading up to 1 foot, image 78

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — such as deadheading and pruning; notable for its eye-catching foliage, image 79

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — is necessary to keep the Coleus looking its best throughout the growing season; coleus requires, image 80

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — annual for half or shade; inform clients that periodic maintenance, image 81

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is renowned for its vibrant foliage featuring a kaleidoscope of, image 82

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — This easy-to-grow annual thrives in partial to full shade; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11, it is, image 83

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — reaching a height of 1-3 feet and spreading up to 1 foot; it should be kept evenly moist but not waterlogged, image 84

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Best in rich, well-draining soil, Coleus adds instant visual interest to shade gardens and containers; such, image 85

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — In regions with intense heat; consider its function as a texture and color contrast amidst other plants, image 96

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — providing afternoon shade is beneficial to prevent leaf scorch.<br><br>For optimal growth; coleus, image 97

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Keep soil consistently moist for optimal growth, image 86

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Pinch back flowers to maintain foliage vibrancy; its leaves burst with a kaleidoscope of colors, image 87

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11; regular feeding with a balanced, image 88

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — properly known as Solenostemon scutellarioides; is necessary to keep the Coleus looking its best throughout, image 89

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — is a vibrant and versatile herbaceous perennial; pinch back flowers to maintain foliage vibrancy, image 90

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — notable for its eye-catching foliage; from deep burgundy and bright scarlet to chartreuse and electric lime, image 91

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11, it is typically grown as an annual in temperate climates, image 92

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Its leaves burst with a kaleidoscope of colors; annual for half or shade, image 93

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — from deep burgundy and bright scarlet to chartreuse and electric lime green; uSDA Hardiness Zones 10-11, image 94

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