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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 9–10Type AnnualClimate Subtropical

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11, it is typically grown as an annual in temperate climates, image 119

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Annual
Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — consider its function as a texture and color contrast amidst other plants; is a vibrant and versatile, image 102

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — properly known as Solenostemon scutellarioides

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Keep soil consistently moist for optimal growth, image 194

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — from deep burgundy and bright scarlet to chartreuse and electric lime green

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

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

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — adding depth and interest to any garden composition, image 50

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

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — consider its function as a texture and color contrast amidst other plants; is a vibrant and versatile, image 129

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Keep soil consistently moist for optimal growth, image 113

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — from deep burgundy and bright scarlet to chartreuse and electric lime green; uSDA Hardiness Zones 10-11, image 121

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Coleus requires well-draining soil rich in organic matter; properly known as Solenostemon scutellarioides, image 125

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 56

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

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Coleus fits well in both container plantings and mixed borders, image 122

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Keep soil consistently moist for optimal growth, image 167

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — is necessary to keep the Coleus looking its best throughout the growing season; coleus requires, image 161

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — annual for half or shade; inform clients that periodic maintenance, image 135

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is renowned for its vibrant foliage featuring a kaleidoscope of, image 136

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

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

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

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Best in rich, well-draining soil, Coleus adds instant visual interest to shade gardens and containers; such, image 112

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

Photographs by 11 contributors

Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Tom Murphy VII, CC BY 2.5 · source
Mokkie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Dguendel, CC BY 4.0 · source
and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man…, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Peaceloveandlilies, CC BY 4.0 · source
AfroBrazilian : Aleksandrs Balodis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ahirbudhnyan M, CC BY 4.0 · source

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