A beautiful accent for mixed container gardens, in-ground plantings or as a houseplant.
Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Wizard® Scarlet'
Coleus
Tips for Homeowners:
Pinch flowers back as soon as they appear because the plant will attempt to complete its life cycle and die. Best to provide evenly moist soils and fertilize with water soluble or time release fertilizer regularly.
Rate this Plant:
A seed propagated strain with medium-sized leaves and habit that does not need to be pinched in order to bush out.
- Grows well in sun or shade
- Low, mounded to upright habit
- Beautiful color
Height: 12-20 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Zone: 10-11
Color: Multi-Color
Interesting Notes about Coleus:
Coleus is a popular foliage plant and is used as an accent in mixed container gardens or in-ground plantings. Today's varieties offer many choices on foliage colors, size and leaf shape, habit and light tolerance. The options are innumerable and exciting, plus coleus is now available for planting in sunny locations where once they were known as a shade plant. Whether shade-loving or sun-loving, light is important to achieve the best foliage color and will alter the color where the outcome may or may not be desireable.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Fast Growing
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Container
- Vigorous
Foliage Color:
- Red
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered