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ColorBlaze® Royal Glissade® Coleus
Solenostemon scutellarioides

  • Exposure
    • Sun or Shade
  • Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
  • Mature Size
    • 24 - 36 Inches

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ColorBlaze® Royal Glissade® Coleus Solenostemon scutellarioides
Sun or Shade 24 - 36

Royal Glissade Coleus is one of Dr. Rick Schoellhorn's top 10 favorites for Florida.

Bred by Dr. Dave Clark and Penny Nguyen of the University of Florida, this Coleus is the perfect addition to any garden. Vigorous, burgundy toned leaves trap the sunlight and cast a pink shade over your patio or mixed container. Will tolerate full sun or part shade and no flowers to mar the beautiful texture the plant brings to the garden.

Features

Jagged moss-green leaves with raspberry venation

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Adaptable As Houseplant
Foliage Interest
Heat Tolerant
Deadheading Not Necessary
Attracts: 
Birds
Hummingbirds
Resists: 
Deer

Characteristics

Garden Height: 
24 - 36 Inches
Spacing Maximum: 
16 Inches
Spread Maximum: 
0 Inches
Foliage Shade: 
Multicolored
Habit: 
Upright
Container Role: 
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Sun or Shade
Bloom Time: 
Grown for Foliage
Hardiness Zones: 
10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses: 
Container
Uses Notes: 

Use in containers, mixed containers and beds

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 have a degree in FINE ARTS.
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