Redhead Coleus (Solenostemon x hybridus 'Redhead')
sol-en-oh-STEM-on ex HY-brid-us 'Redhead'
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Annual
(usually grown as an annual near you)
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Available May 7
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Price |
Availability |
| Case of 6 6" pots |
Greenhouse
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$58.50 |
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| Tray of 10 4" pots |
Greenhouse
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$44.25 |
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Available May 14
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Price |
Availability |
| Case of 6 6" pots |
Greenhouse
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$58.50 |
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| Tray of 10 4" pots |
Greenhouse
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$44.25 |
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Available May 21
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Price |
Availability |
| Case of 6 6" pots |
Greenhouse
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$58.50 |
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| Tray of 10 4" pots |
Greenhouse
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$44.25 |
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Available June 4
| Size |
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Price |
Availability |
| Case of 6 6" pots |
Greenhouse
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$58.50 |
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| Tray of 10 4" pots |
Greenhouse
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$44.25 |
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About Coleuses
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 |
| Mature Size |
18 - 20 inches
tall.
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| Sun Exposure |
Full Shade - Full Sun |
| Zones |
10a - 11b
(Usually hardy to 30° F)
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| Tags |
Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Fall Annuals, Filler, Full Shade, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Cut Flowers, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Insignificant Flowers, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Shade Tolerant, Tender Perennial
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| Foliage Color |
Red
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Photos of This with...
Dragon's Breath Celosia,
Rustic Orange Coleus,
Wasabi Coleus,
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