Coleus hybridus

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Coleus hybridus

Assorted Coleus

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Information by: Photographer: Steve Mullany

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.