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ColorBlaze® Marooned Coleus
Solenostemon scutellarioides

  • Exposure
    • Sun or Shade
  • Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
  • Mature Size
    • 24 - 36 Inches
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ColorBlaze® Marooned Coleus Solenostemon scutellarioides
Sun or Shade 24 - 36

Features

Award Winner
Adaptable As Houseplant
Foliage Interest
Heat Tolerant
Deadheading Not Necessary
Attracts: 
Birds
Hummingbirds

Characteristics

Height Category: 
Medium
Garden Height: 
24 - 36 Inches
Spacing Maximum: 
24 Inches
Spread: 
18 - 36 Inches
Flower Colors: 
Purple
Flower Shade: 
Lavender
Foliage Colors: 
Red
Foliage Shade: 
Burgundy
Habit: 
Upright
Container Role: 
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Sun or Shade
Bloom Time: 
Grown for foliage, may bloom Mid to Late Summer
Hardiness Zones: 
10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses: 
Container
Uses Notes: 

Great in both landscapes and containers.

Duration: 
Annual
Water Category: 
Average
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
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.

Plant Fun Statement: 
I'm looking for a GARDEN to call home.
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