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Religious Radish Coleus
Solenostemon scutellarioides

  • Exposure
    • Sun or Shade
  • Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
  • Mature Size
    • 24 - 42 Inches

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Religious Radish Coleus Solenostemon scutellarioides
Sun or Shade 24 - 42

Features

Deep tones of red-pink and burgundy; large leaves demonstrate its vigor

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

Characteristics

Garden Height: 
24 - 42 Inches
Spacing Maximum: 
18 Inches
Spread Maximum: 
0 Inches
Foliage Colors: 
Red
Foliage Shade: 
Red
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 beds, borders and containers

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

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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2012 Hall of Fame Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
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2005 Top Performer Norfolk Botanical Garden
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2004 Top Picks Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
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