ColorBlaze® Golden Dreams™ Coleus scutellarioides
4.25” POT
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DETAILS
FEATURES
Colorful chartreuse foliage with red veins. It performs well in both sun and shade, as long as there is reasonable humidity. In very low humidity environments, it will need afternoon shade.
Award WinnerFoliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryResists:DeerCHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:TallGarden Height:24 - 40 Inches61cm - 1.0mSpacing:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpread:18 - 36 Inches 46cm - 91cmFoliage Colors:YellowFoliage Shade:Chartreuse with red veinsHabit: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:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Border PlantContainerLandscapeMass PlantingUses Notes:Great for landscapes and containers
Maintenance Notes:Many people feel that coleus look best before they flower. We have worked hard to choose coleus that bloom late in the season or not at all. To keep foliage in top shape, pinch off the blooms as they appear if you wish.
Rules of Thumb 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
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
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