Professional Growing Information It’s too bad Proven Winners won’t allow me to add pictures of my plants because then you could all see how small and unimpressive this coleus is after MONTHS of growth. I ordered this in the summer expecting to get a lush plant like I see in nurseries. But what time was tiny, sickly looking and horribly pruned. When I contacted PW about how unhappy I was, their response was an absolute blow off. “We always prune plants in the summer to encourage branching. Just plant it and it’ll be fine.” If by “fine” you mean so badly pruned that there is almost no plant left and it will barely grow before cold weather sets in. I’m so disappointed in this company. Needless to say, i will never order from them online again.
ColorBlaze® Lime Time® Coleus scutellarioides
Exposure
- Sun or Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2' - 3'4"
Spread: 18" - 2'6"
Height: 61cm - 1.0m
Spread: 46cm - 76cm
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Details
24 - 40 Inches12 - 16 Inches18 - 30 Inches61cm - 1.0m30cm - 41cm46cm - 76cmFeatures
Sun tolerant chartreuse foliage is great in landscapes and containers.
Foliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 40 Inches 61cm - 1.0mSpacing:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmSpread:18 - 30 Inches 46cm - 76cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:pale blueFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:ChartreuseHabit: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 PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Great in both landscapes and containers and good for both sun and shade locations.
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.
Guide: Coleus Care
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.
ColorBlaze® Lime Time® Coleus scutellarioides 'UF12-30-6' USPP 27,140 -
4 Reviews
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Joanna, Texas, United States, 1 week ago
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I HAVE RECEIVED AND GOTTEN ALL MY PLANTS IN AND PLANTED LAST MONTH. I ORDERED 11 DIFFERENT PLANTS AND ALL WERE DELIVERED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE GREEN LIME COLEUS, THE HOSTAS, PETUNIAS ARE JUST PRETTY AND THRIVING. THANKS PROVEN WINNERS FOR SHIPPING THESE PLANTS IN GREAT CONDITION, AND VERY FRESH. I HAVE ORDERED PLANTS BEFORE ONLINE FROM OTHER VENDORS, BUT NONE CAN COMPARE TO YOUR SHIPPING. KEEP YOUR PRETTY PLANTS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
addie jordan, Georgia, United States, 3 years ago -
This lime color does great in Sun or shade. I pinch small leaves to encourage lower growth in stems. Mine has bushed out to a beautiful 12 inch width. I especially love and grow all sorts of coleus as they last until the first frost. I have brought a plant in and wintered over to have shoots to root for the next year.
Anne Shaheen, West Virginia, United States, 6 years ago -
This plant has been a beauty from spring until fall. It was a gift from a friend, so I was happy to find it here. I had it in a difficult full shade in the AM and full sun in the PM situation in the spring, and it was fine. It is now in a mostly full sun situation--and looks fabulous. It has not bloomed yet--which is a plus and a wonder. It is a beautiful and healthy green that makes any other plant nearby look good along with it. The leaves are lush and the frilly margins add interest. I am hoping to winter it over and will be buying more in the spring. I plan to use it in lots more containers next year. Please don't discontinue it!
Ann Conable, New York, United States, 7 years ago
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