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Lancelot™ Velvet Mocha®

Plant in sun or shade

18 - 36

Solenostemon scutellarioides
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Lancelot™
Velvet Mocha®
Coleus
Solenostemon
scutellarioides

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Features

A bold, yet lacy textural plant with rich, burgundy leaves; features an upright habit
• Adaptable as a Houseplant
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Best Seller
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance

Ornamental Characteristics

Foliage Color:
Red
Garden Height:
18 - 36"; Tall
Spacing:
24 - 36"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration:
Annual
Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage
Zones:
Annual except in zones 10 - 11
What is my zone?
Hardy Temp:
35°F (2°C)
Exposure:
Plant in sun or shade
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
Use in containers, mixed containers and beds

Patent Information

Growing Tips

Coleus are generally grown for their foliage. As flowers appear the plants generally begin to degrade. Removing flowers as they appear will help keep the foliage looking its best.

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

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Year Award Trial
2007 Outstanding Performer Texas A & M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2008 Top Performer Longwood Gardens
2009 Best Varieties Penn State
2007 Best New Varieties University of Florida
2007 Top Performer Penn State
  This new Proven Winners introduction, with rich reddish-bronze foliage, should do well in either landscape or in large containers. Vigorous and eye-catching, this palnt received a number of favorable comments at Penn State's Consumer Open House. A. Michael, Penn State
2007 Silver Medal University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners
  We just loved the color of this foliage. Full, healthy, did well in containers and in the ground while baking in the full sun.
2008 Top 20 Missouri Botanic Garden
2008 Top 20 List Missouri Botanic Garden
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