Plant Information

Ruby Heart Coleus, Premium Sun

University of Georgia Classic City Award

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides

Common Name: Premium Sun Coleus

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)

Height: 18 - 26" (46 - 66cm)

Width: 18 - 22" (46 - 56cm)

Exposure: Shade, Sun

General Information: Heart-shaped, ruby-colored leaves feature a thin, chartreuse border on serrated leaves. Tops of leaves are red while the underside is yellow-green, making long-lasting colors for use as a landscape or garden component.

Grower Information:

Showstopping colours…bold patterns…rich textures: Pro landscapers and gardeners love these centre stage varieties for their great looks and reliable performance in sunny gardens and patio planters. Our Premium Sun Coleus can tolerate full sun in regions of high relative humidity. Foliage will scorch in full sun with low relative humidity. All are suitable for shade.

Plug crop time: 5 to 6 weeks
Transplant to finish: 6 to 8 weeks

The thin, chartreuse border on the ruby-red, heart-shaped leaves continues on the undersides and stems, adding brightness.
Similar greenhouse vigour to Chocolate Mint.
Similar landscape performance to Crimson Gold.