Grow Your Garden’s Glow!
Electric Lime Coleus
Solenostemon scutellarioides
Welcome to a world where vibrant shades and lush foliage breathe life into your garden space. The Electric Lime Coleus, a stunning variety known for its neon green and yellow foliage, promises to be a radiant centerpiece in both sun and shade garden settings. Ideal for gardeners seeking a “pop” of color, this coleus variety thrives under a variety of light conditions, offering flexibility and ease for any gardening project.
Why Choose Electric Lime Coleus in your Garden?
- Vibrant Foliage: Its bright lemon-lime leaves are designed to electrify garden spaces, ensuring that your landscape stands out with a unique glow.
- Versatility: Perfect for both sun and shade, Electric Lime Coleus is a fantastic choice for various garden settings, including borders, containers, and hanging baskets.
- Easy Propagation: Coleus plants are notably easy to grow from cuttings, making it simple to expand your collection or share with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
- Award-Winning: Honored as a 2010 Mississippi Medallion Winner, this variety is recognized for its outstanding performance and visual appeal.
The Green Facts About the Electric Lime Coleus
- Common Name: Coleus
- Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides
- Hardiness Degree: Suitable for temperatures above 32°F (0.0°C)
- Growth Habit: Upright, with potential heights of 14 – 28 inches (36 – 71cm) and widths of 16 – 24 inches (41 – 61cm)
- Characteristics: Colorful and attractive foliage that is both heat and shade-tolerant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners.
- Optimal Conditions: Thrives in part sun or high shade, prefers evenly moist soil, and benefits from monthly fertilization.
Growing Information & Plant Care
- Sunlight: Performs best in part sun to full sun. To optimize color and growth, provide some protection from the harshest midday sun.
- Water and Soil: Keep the soil evenly moist but well-drained. Electric Lime Coleus is adaptable to high-quality potting soil or garden soil rich in organic matter.
- Spacing and Fertilization: Space plants 8″-15″ apart in garden beds. Use half-strength fertilizer regularly or apply timed-release fertilizer for sustained nourishment.
Special Features of the Electric Lime Coleus
- Notable Features: Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant, and Low Maintenance
- Uses: Ideal for combination containers and landscape designs
- Homeowners Growing Tips: Pinch off flowers or growing tips to encourage bushier growth and more side shoots.
Transform Your Garden with Electric Lime Coleus
The Electric Lime Coleus is more than just a plant; it’s a statement. Its neon green leaves and low-maintenance care make it a must-have for any gardener looking to add interest and texture to their outdoor garden. Whether nestled in the shade or basking in the sun, this resilient variety promises a dazzling display of color throughout the season.
This coleus variety is included in our 6-piece Colorful Coleus Collection – Check it Out!
Proper Planting Instructions:
- Unpack and water immediately. Until ready to plant, keep plants in a bright indoor location & water frequently to prevent soil drying. Wait to plant until after the last frost.
- Choose a planting location based on your plants’ needs. This collection likes full sun to light shade. They will also need about 10 – 12 inches of space to grow.
- Prepare the ground. Remove nearby weeds and grass. Mix in compost or a slow-release fertilizer.
- Dig a hole twice as wide and twice as deep as the pot.
- Remove your pot by laying it sideways; gently massage the pot, then slowly slide it from the root ball.
- Hold the plant in the dug hole & match the plant’s soil level with the ground.
- Fill the hole with loose soil and press softly, but firmly to compact the plant base.
- Water thoroughly right away.
Continuing Care for Your Coleus:
- Water frequently the first few weeks after planting and during dry spells.
- Apply slow-release fertilizer at the beginning of the season.
- A gentle pruning of branch tips can encourage branching.
- When planting in containers, pick a bigger pot that your fast-paced coleus can grow into.
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