Professional Growing Information Absolutely beautiful plant. Very much enjoyed this in our pots on our backyard deck. Would sit for hours admiring all the colors. Will definitely plant again.
Sky Fire Coleus scutellarioides
Exposure
- Sun or Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 12" - 18"
Spread: 12" - 16"
Height: 30cm - 46cm
Spread: 30cm - 41cm
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Details
12 - 18 Inches12 - 16 Inches12 - 16 Inches30cm - 46cm30cm - 41cm30cm - 41cmFeatures
Burgundy-red leaves with a ruffled lime edge
Award WinnerAdaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryAttracts:BirdsHummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:12 - 18 Inches 30cm - 46cmSpacing:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmSpread:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmFlower Shade:Grown for FoliageFoliage Colors:RedFoliage 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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1 Review
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Heidi Klukken, North Dakota, United States, 12 years ago
8 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2004 Top Picks Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2004 Top Picks Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2004 Top Picks Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2004 Top Picks Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2 Recipes
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