ColorBlaze Strawberry Drop Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'ColorBlaze Strawberry Drop')
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Annual
(usually grown as an annual near you)
in the Lamiaceae Family
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Available May 7
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| Eco+ Grande(TM) Tray of 10 4" compostable pots |
Greenhouse
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$61.80 |
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Available May 14
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| Eco+ Grande(TM) Tray of 10 4" compostable pots |
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$61.80 |
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Available May 21
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| Eco+ Grande(TM) Tray of 10 4" compostable pots |
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$61.80 |
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Available June 4
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| Eco+ Grande(TM) Tray of 10 4" compostable pots |
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$61.80 |
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About Coleus
It can be hard to find a bright pop of color for that tricky shady spot in your garden, but Coleus is always happy to steal the (albeit kind of dim) spotlight.
This low-maintenance, high-impact annual prefers moist, rich, loose soil and part-shade, and can even tolerate full shade (but may get leggy while she searches for a little more sun).
Coleus’s gem-toned, highly contrasted foliage can mound to 3’ high and 3’ wide, making her a dramatic addition to the part-shade garden.
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Pros
Low maintenance, high contrast
Adds great color to your part-shade garden
Easily propagated from cuttings in water or potting soil
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Cons
This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
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| Highlights |
I can take a sunny site if I get water every day but careful not to have soggy soil or standing water. Watch for me to wilt - it's a sign I need more water. |
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Plant Data |
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18 - 24 inches
tall. 18 - 24 inches
wide.
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| Growth Rate |
Trailing |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Shade - Partial Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance |
Medium |
| Zones |
10a - 11b
(Usually hardy to 30° F)
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Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Filler, Full Shade, Good for Beginners, Good for Cut Flowers, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Insignificant Flowers, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Shade Tolerant, Tender Perennial
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| Bloom Period |
Flowers not showy
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