Color is appealing and growth habit is greata.
Splish Splash® Coleus scutellarioides
- Sun or Shade
- Spring
- Summer
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Details
18 - 30 Inches12 - 20 Inches12 - 20 Inches46cm - 76cm30cm - 51cm30cm - 51cmFeatures
Bold red and green coloration provide striking contrast
Award WinnerAdaptable As HouseplantHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryAttracts:BirdsHummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 30 Inches 46cm - 76cmSpacing:12 - 20 Inches 30cm - 51cmSpread:12 - 20 Inches 30cm - 51cmFoliage Colors:RedFoliage Shade:RedHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant 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 large patio pots and the landscape
Maintenance Notes:Coleus are generally grown for their foliage. As flowers appear the plants generally begin to degrade. Removing flowers as they appear will help keep the foliage looking its best.
General Rules 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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2 Reviews
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CECILE CAMPBELL, Massachusetts, United States, 13 years ago
8 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2007 Top Performer Michigan State University 2007 Bronze Medal University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners 2007 Top Performer Michigan State University 2007 Bronze Medal University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners 2007 Top Performer Michigan State University 2007 Bronze Medal University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners 2007 Top Performer Michigan State University 2007 Bronze Medal University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners -