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Coleus

Stunning colors and variegation patterns highlight the shaded garden. Combine these rich colors with complementary or contrasting flowers or foliages for a remarkable effect. Some varieties tolerate full sun when given ample moisture.

Companion Plants

Begonia

Caladium

New Guinea Impatiens

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Coleus

  • Botanical name

    Solenostemon

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Shade

  • Height

    10-16" (25-41 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Mix

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Keep weed-free

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Anna S.'s collection
  • Betty W.'s collection
  • Britney F.'s collection
  • Chelsea C.'s collection
  • Deborah W.'s collection
  • Gilda V.'s collection
  • Heather J.'s collection
  • Katina G.'s collection
  • Katy B.'s collection
  • Kimberly C.'s collection
  • Leslie P.'s collection
  • Nella N.'s collection
  • Shirley H.'s collection
  • Stephanie H.'s collection