Professional Growing Information Superb plant. Shade.
Gays Delight Coleus scutellarioides
Exposure
- Sun or Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2' - 3'
Spread: 12" - 16"
Height: 61cm - 91cm
Spread: 30cm - 41cm
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Details
24 - 36 Inches12 - 16 Inches12 - 16 Inches61cm - 91cm30cm - 41cm30cm - 41cmFeatures
Lime-green with black venation and a blue-purple flower. The lime-green is a
unique accent color that gets attention in any gardenAward WinnerAdaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryAttracts:BirdsHummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:TallGarden Height:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpacing:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmSpread:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:YellowFoliage Shade:ChartreuseHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Sun or ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Brilliant in mixed containers, borders or beds
Maintenance Notes:Many people feel that coleus look best before they flower. To keep foliage in top shape, pinch off the blooms as they appear if you wish.
General Rules for Overwintering Plants Indoors:
1. Choose only healthy plants
2. Bring Plants indoors before frost damages foliage
3. Treat for disease and insects before bringing plants indoors
4. Place in bright areas and add humidity using pebble trays or spray bottles
5. Be careful not to over water
6 When active growth starts in spring fertilize and prune as needed
7. Introduce your plants slowly to outdoor conditions in spring
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6 Reviews
54413211Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.-
Rick Dorrance, South Carolina, United States, 8 years ago
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This actually did get 3' wide by 2 1/2' tall in full sun and heavily amended soil in a raised garden. It did not start to flower until the very end of August, making it a tidy, maintenance-free plant. The only thing I've had to do is trim it back because it was swamping some of my perennials. I had not expected it to get so big! It is gorgeous and particularly sets off Red Salsa ecchinacea, Victoria Blue salvia, or Jams 'N Jellies Blackberry Vinca.
Caryopteris, North Carolina, United States, 11 years ago -
I used it in a container with purples and it looked wonderful. The purple veins and lime leaves really made it stand out. Lasted well into fall
carol rennie, Massachusetts, United States, 13 years ago -
Awesome plant for hot desert shade. I have it in a galvanized tub and it's doing great!
Jon, California, United States, 13 years ago -
Russell Studebaker, Minnesota, United States, 13 years ago
8 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2005 Top Performer University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners 2005 Top Performer University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners 2005 Top Performer University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners 2005 Top Performer University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners 1 Recipe
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