Coleus hybridus
Assorted Coleus
Description
Variegated foliage in vivid colors of yellow, green, red, rose, pink and copper highlight these plant, and can be used to brighten up a shady spot. They can be used as free-branching plants to 15", and are good in tubs, hanging baskets and mass planting.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Red, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.