The perfect choice for beds and borders. Superb for baskets, containers and window boxes. Wonderful for combination plantings.
Coleus has long been a go-to choice for shady plantings, and now many sun-loving varieties are readily available as well. A multitude of foliage hues and variegation patterns from the many named varieties allows for endless design possibilities. Especially attractive with trailing and narrowly vertical plant companions.
Coleus Alabama Sunset
Coleus Burgundy Wedding Train
Coleus Dark Star (10-14" T x 9" W)
Coleus Fancy Feathers Pink
Coleus Finger Paint (12-18" T x 9-12" W)
Coleus Fishnet Stockings (12-24" T x 12" W)
Coleus Gay's Delight (18-24" T x 10-15" W)
Coleus Globetrotters Gaga (18" T x 15" W)
Coleus Kingswood Torch (12-18" T x 12-16" W)
Coleus Kiwi Fern (12-16" T x 12" W)
Coleus Peter's Wonder (12-16" T x 9" W)
Coleus Pineapple Beauty (15" T x 12" W)
Coleus Pineapplette (12-18" T x 12" W)
Coleus Pistachio Nightmare (18-24" T x 12-18" W)
Coleus Skeletal
Coleus Terra Nova Peridot (12" T x 14" W)
Coleus Tidbits Tammy (10" T x 24" W)
New plantings should be watered daily for a couple of weeks. After that, depending on the weather and soil type, watering can be adjusted to every two or three days. Clay soils hold moisture longer than sandy soils, so expect to water more frequently in sandy settings.
Different plants have different water needs. Some plants prefer staying on the dry side, others like to be consistently moist. Refer to the plant label to check a plant’s specific requirements.
Ideally water should only be applied to the root zone - an area roughly 6-12” (15-30cm) from the base of the plant, not the entire plant. A soaker hose is a great investment for keeping plants healthy and reducing water lost through evaporation. Hand watering using a watering wand with a sprinkler head attached is also a good way to control watering. If the garden area is large, and a sprinkler is necessary, try to water in the morning so that plant foliage has time to dry through the day. Moist foliage encourages disease and mold that can weaken or damage plants.
To check for soil moisture use your finger or a small trowel to dig in and examine the soil. If the first 2-4” (5-10cm) of soil is dry, it is time to water.
Prune plants freely to maintain the desired size and shape. Pinching plants back stimulates dense, bushy new growth and encourages more flowers. Remove old flowers to keep plant looking healthy and prevent seed production that drains the plant’s energy at the expense of forming new flowers. Some plants are grown only for their attractive foliage (such as coleus, dusty miller and flowering kale). Their flowers are not very showy and any buds should be pinched off to keep the foliage looking its best.
Structure plant with intensely colored leaves. Strongly brnached, dense habit. Tolerant to heat and dryness, ideal for public areas.
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Perfect for all kinds of containers, including window boxes, hanging baskets, and combination planters. The perfect choice for beds and borders.