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Gays Delight

Plant in sun or shade

24 - 36

Solenostemon scutellarioides
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Gays Delight
Coleus
Solenostemon
scutellarioides

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Features

Lime-green with black venation and a blue-purple flower. The lime-green is a unique accent color that gets attention in any garden
• Adaptable as a Houseplant
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Best Seller
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Deer Resistant
• Foliage Interest
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance

Ornamental Characteristics

Foliage Color:
Chartreuse
Garden Height:
24 - 36"; Tall
Spacing:
12 - 16"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration:
Annual
Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage
Zones:
Annual except in zones 10 - 11
What is my zone?
Hardy Temp:
35°F (2°C)
Exposure:
Plant in sun or shade
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
Brilliant in mixed containers, borders or beds

Patent Information

Growing Tips

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

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Year Award Trial
2005 Top Performer Norfolk Botanical Garden
2006 Top Performers City of Cedar Rapids
2005 Top Performer University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners
2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
  This adaptable annual will grow in sun or shade. Chosen for its consistent growth habit and its lime green leaf marked with red venation, this winner will be sure to grow well in any landscape… Coleus when planted in groupings, give a lot of impact and are solid performers in the landscape. Gays Delight provides a wonderful contrast to other annuals and gives you many options for combinations to work with.
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Pot Size
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Color Scheme
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Pot Size
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Color Scheme
Vibrant Mix

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