Professional Growing Information Excellent color display. Summer of 2012. I placed in pot by water feature and my pond toad liked to relax on it.
Merlin's Magic Coleus scutellarioides
Exposure
- Sun or Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 10" - 16"
Spread: 12" - 16"
Height: 25cm - 41cm
Spread: 30cm - 41cm
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Details
10 - 16 Inches12 - 16 Inches12 - 16 Inches25cm - 41cm30cm - 41cm30cm - 41cmFeatures
Extremely compact, uniform foliage featuring a blend of rich purple, green and pink tones
Award WinnerAdaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryAttracts:BirdsHummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:10 - 16 Inches 25cm - 41cmSpacing:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmSpread:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:PinkFoliage Shade:MulticoloredHabit: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:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Use in beds, borders and containers
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.
General Rules 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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MaggieMay, Wisconsin, United States, 11 years ago
3 Awards
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