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Spitfire Coleus

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides

Common Name: Coleus

Hardiness Degree: 40°F (4.4°C)

Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn

Plant Habit: Spreading

Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Shade Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)

Height: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)

Width: 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)

Exposure: Shade, Sun

General Information: Offers a unique foliage pattern with a habit perfect for small pots.

Grower Information:

Holds its color very well in full sun or shade, and is very late to flower. Plant is self-branching, so no pinch or PGRs are needed. Versatile for use in combos, containers and landscape borders, and great for urban gardeners' balconies or small patios.

  • Holds color well in full sun or shade.
  • Very late to flower.
  • Self-branching; no pinch or PGRs needed.
  • Versatile; use in combos, containers and landscape borders.
  • Great for urban gardeners' balconies or small patios.

'UF17-109-09'

Protection Information: PP34,005

(Flowering Only License)