Colorful Coleus Collection
The Ultimate Coleus Collection:
Transform Your Garden into a Mosaic of Color
Introducing our exclusive collection of six stunning Coleus varieties, meticulously selected to breathe life and color into your garden. These vibrant, easy-to-care-for plants are perfect for gardeners seeking to create an eye-catching display that lasts from the warmth of spring to the cool days of fall. Whether you’re designing a lush, shaded nook or a sun-soaked garden oasis, our collection promises a burst of color and texture to suit every setting.
Our 6-piece collection includes Coleus ‘Coral Candy,’ ‘Electric Lime,’ ‘Heartbreaker,’ ‘Solar Flare,’ ‘Spitfire,’ and ‘Vulcan.’
Coral Candy Coleus Plants
- Visual Appeal: Unleash a wave of soft coral and pink that thrives equally in sun and shade. Perfect for mixed containers and landscape beds, Coral Candy Coleus is a low-maintenance marvel that adds a delicate pop of color.
Vulcan Coleus Plants
- Visual Appeal: Vulcan Coleus dazzles with its fiery red foliage edged in bright green, creating a striking contrast in any garden. Best suited for those who wish to introduce a bold statement piece that requires minimal effort for maximum impact.
Spitfire Coleus Plants
- Visual Appeal: Offering an enchanting blend of deep reds with hints of orange and green, Spitfire Coleus sets any garden ablaze with color. Its versatility ensures it’s a standout whether in full sun or dappled shade.
Electric Lime Coleus Plants
- Visual Appeal: For a shock of vibrant color, Electric Lime Coleus lights up the garden with its neon green leaves. A true showstopper that brings an energetic zest to borders, containers, and everything in between.
Heartbreaker Coleus Plants
- Visual Appeal: Heartbreaker Coleus captivates with its heart-shaped leaves, featuring a kaleidoscope of pink, purple, and green. It’s a romantic and whimsical addition that flourishes in both sun and shade environments.
Solar Flare Coleus Plants
- Visual Appeal: Ignite your garden’s potential with Solar Flare Coleus, boasting a luminous combination of yellow, orange, and red leaves. This heat and shade-tolerant variety sparkles as a dynamic focal point, offering vibrant color all season long.
Cultivation & Care for Your Coleus Plants
Each Coleus in our collection is celebrated not only for its stunning appearance but also for its ease of care. Thriving in a variety of light conditions, from shaded areas to spots that receive full sun, Coleus plants prefer well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and consistent moisture. Regular fertilization will encourage vigorous growth and vibrant foliage while pinching back the tips can help maintain a bushy, dense form.
Coleus Plants Offer a Creative Opportunity in the Garden
Our Coleus collection is intentionally diverse, providing an array of colors and textures to fulfill any gardener’s creative vision. Ideal for containers, borders, and focal points, these varieties can be mixed and matched to create breathtaking landscapes or used individually for a striking statement.
Transform your garden into a living canvas of mesmerizing colors and textures with our Ultimate Coleus Collection. Each variety is chosen for its distinctive charm and easy care, promising a season filled with beauty and ease.
Proper Planting Instructions:
- Unpack and water immediately. Until ready to plant, keep your new coleus 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 coleus likes full sun to light shade. They will also need about 12 to 24 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 the pot from your coleus plant by laying it sideways; massage it gently and slowly slide it off 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 your newly planted coleus 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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Solar Flare Coleus
Ignite Your Garden with Fiery Coleus
Solar Flare Coleus
Solenostemon scutellarioides
Step into a world of warmth and vibrancy with the Solar Flare Coleus, a standout selection for adding a spark of color to your garden. This stunning variety captivates with its brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red, echoing the fiery tones of a sunset. It is ideal for gardeners of all skill levels. Notably, the Solar Flare Coleus is celebrated for its ease of care. It thrives in a wide range of light conditions, from sun-drenched spots to shaded nooks.
Why Choose Solar Flare Coleus for Your Garden?
- Fiery Foliage: Firstly, the Solar Flare Coleus sets gardens ablaze with its incandescent leaves. This ensures a luminous display throughout the season.
- Flexible Growing Conditions: Secondly, it flourishes in both sun and partial shade. This versatility makes it a perfect addition to any garden setting, including beds, containers, and borders.
- Effortless Propagation: Additionally, like its counterparts, it can be easily propagated through cuttings. This process gives gardeners the joy of expanding their colorful collection or sharing it with fellow plant enthusiasts.
- Spectacular Display: Lastly, with its radiant color palette, the Solar Flare Coleus promises to be a beacon of beauty in your garden. It surely draws eyes and elicits compliments from onlookers.
The Green Facts About the Solar Flare Coleus
- Common Name: Coleus
- Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides
- Hardiness Degree: Flourishes in temperatures above 32°F (0.0°C), making it a bright staple in warmer climates or as a seasonal summer plant in cooler regions.
- Growth Habit: Bushy and upright, reaching up to 24-30 inches (61-76cm) in height, with a spread of 18-24 inches (46-61cm).
- Characteristics: Celebrated for its radiant blend of yellow, orange, and red foliage, the Solar Flare Coleus is heat and shade tolerant, ensuring strong growth and vibrant color.
- Optimal Conditions: Performs best in partial to full shade but can withstand sun exposure if kept well-watered, prefers moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Growing Information & Plant Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in a range of lighting conditions, from full sun to shaded areas, with its most vivid coloration often seen in partial shade.
- Water and Soil: Maintains health with evenly moist soil, not too dry or waterlogged. Favors nutrient-rich soil for optimum growth.
- Spacing and Fertilization: Space plants around 18″-24″ apart. Use a balanced fertilizer monthly or incorporate slow-release nutrients for consistent feeding.
Special Features of the Solar Flare Coleus
- Notable Features: Dazzling tri-color foliage, adaptable to a wide range of lighting conditions, simplifies garden color schemes.
- Uses: A brilliant choice for creating a visual impact in mixed containers, window boxes, and as a dynamic focal point in landscape beds.
- Homeowners Growing Tips: For a denser, more vibrant plant, pinch back the growing tips periodically and remove any flowers that appear to keep the focus on the foliage.
Bring the Heat with Solar Flare Coleus
Incorporate the Solar Flare Coleus into your garden to create an ambiance of warmth and vitality. This easy-to-care-for plant not only enlivens the landscape with its glowing hues but also serves as a radiant backdrop or centerpiece throughout the growing season. Whether basking in the summer sun or nestled in the soothing shade, Solar Flare Coleus ensures your garden stays vividly beautiful, making every glance a breathtaking experience.
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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Heartbreaker Coleus
A Dramatic Flair for Your Garden
Heartbreaker Coleus
Solenostemon scutellarioides
Immerse yourself in the dramatic beauty of the Heartbreaker Coleus, a captivating variety known for its deep burgundy & pink leaves edged in vibrant green. This sensational plant is sure to bring a touch of drama and elegance to any garden setting, thriving in both sun and shade. Ideal for gardeners on the lookout for foliage that makes a bold statement, Heartbreaker Coleus offers unmatched vibrancy and versatility for an array of gardening projects.
Why Choose Heartbreaker Coleus in your Garden?
- Striking Foliage: The Heartbreaker Coleus features leaves that mesmerize with their unique color combination, adding a vibrant contrast to your garden palette.
- Adaptable: Excelling in both sun and shade, this variety is a perfect fit for multiple garden environments, enhancing borders, containers, and more.
- Effortless Propagation: Like its coleus cousins, Heartbreaker is easily propagated from cuttings, enabling garden enthusiasts to quickly multiply their collection or share with friends.
- Award-Worthy Beauty: Though not yet a Mississippi Medallion Winner, its stunning appearance is sure to garner accolades from those who behold its beauty.
The Green Facts About the Heartbreaker Coleus
- Common Name: Coleus
- Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides
- Hardiness Degree: Best kept at temperatures above 32°F (0.0°C)
- Growth Habit: Bushy, reaching potential heights of 18 – 24 inches (46 – 61cm) and widths of 14 – 20 inches (36 – 51cm)
- Characteristics: Dramatic burgundy and pink foliage that remains vibrant throughout the season; heat and shade tolerant for robust performance.
- Optimal Conditions: Flourishes in partial sun to shady areas, requires moist but well-drained soil, and benefits from regular fertilization.
Growing Information & Plant Care
- Sunlight: Achieves optimal color in partial sun. Can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture but thrives in less intense light conditions.
- Water and Soil: Prefers consistent moisture in well-draining soil. Adapts well to both high-quality potting mixes and in-ground garden soil rich in organic material.
- Spacing and Fertilization: Space plants approximately 12″-18″ apart. Fertilize with a diluted solution regularly or use slow-release fertilizers for steady growth.
Special Features of the Heartbreaker Coleus
- Notable Features: Eye-catching foliage, Heat and Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance
- Uses: Spectacular in mixed containers, window boxes, and as a stunning complement in landscape beds.
- Homeowners Growing Tips: Encourage fuller, more compact plants by pinching back tips regularly and removing any flowers that appear.
Elevate Your Garden with Heartbreaker Coleus
The Heartbreaker Coleus stands as not just another plant but a dramatic focal point in your garden. With its vivid burgundy leaves edged in hot pink, it offers an easy-care solution for gardeners aiming to introduce a dynamic element to their landscape. Whether positioned in the dappled shade or enjoying the morning sun, the Heartbreaker Coleus promises a thrilling display of color and texture from spring until fall.
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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