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Coleus
C. hybridus
Vegetative An annual plant whose beauty lies in its foliage and not its flowers! 6-10" if kept pinched. Shady or lightly shaded locations. Space 12" and keep well watered. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants compact and bushy. They thrive in most well drained soils. Use for mass plantings, borders, window boxes and tub plantings. The new hybrids become more popular every year and give a large, dramatic show.



Light Requirement Euro or SprainSelect Proven Winner Good Cut Flower
Coleus 
'Alabama Sunset' - Bronze centers diminish to a gold/bronze edge.
'Dark Heart' - Trailing. Large rose-pink zone with medium green border. Very robust.
'Florida Sun Rose' - 12-18". Rose-pink leaves are highlighted with burgundy and green speckles.
'Gay's Delight' - 14-20". Lime green leaves with red to purple markings.
'Inky Fingers' - 18". Deep burgundy leaves with green edge and small dentation.
'Inky Pink' - Rose-pink leaves with darker veins.
'Pineapple' - Light green to gold leaves.
'Red Coat' - Gold edged red leaves.
'Rustic Orange' - Orange/bronze leaves.
'Saturn' - 30-36". Burgundy red with lime green speckles and centers.
'Solar Furnace' - Heat loving. Vigorous red leaves with darker centers.
'Spitfire' - 18-24". Dark orange foliage develop some green edging in lower light.
'Trailing Plum' - Two toned red with green edge.


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