Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) is grown mainly for its spectacular, brightly coloured foliage, in shades of red, pink, green and yellow.
Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) is grown mainly for its spectacular, brightly coloured foliage, in shades of red, pink, green and yellow. The leaves with contrasting patterns bring colour to shady areas, where flowers are scarcer. The plant prefers partial shade and fertile, moist soils, and is easy to grow in pots. It is sensitive to cold, so it is treated as an annual or brought indoors over winter. Coleus is valued for its decorative foliage, ideal for shaded pots and planters.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 50–60 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Pot min. 3 L · Balcony · Window box
Deadhead regularly — the plant then flowers for much longer.
| Exposure | Semiumbră |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
