Texas Parking Lot Coleus scutellarioides
-
Details
Features
Vigorous grower has large burgundy leaves with a golden yellow edge
Award WinnerAdaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryAttracts:HummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:TallGarden Height:30 - 36 InchesSpacing:16 - 20 InchesSpread:16 - 20 InchesFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage 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.
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
-
4 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2004 Annuals of Note Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2004 Annuals of Note Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2004 Annuals of Note Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2004 Annuals of Note Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Professional Growing Information 
