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Under The Sea™ Copper Coral Coleus

Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Copper Coral'

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Under The Sea Copper Coral Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Copper Coral') at Green Thumb Nursery

Under The Sea™ Copper Coral Coleus foliage

Under The Sea™ Copper Coral Coleus foliage

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Under The Sea Copper Coral Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Copper Coral') at Green Thumb Nursery

Under The Sea™ Copper Coral Coleus

Under The Sea™ Copper Coral Coleus

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Height:  20 inches

Spacing:  20 inches

Sunlight:  partial shade  full shade 

Hardiness Zone:  9b

Other Names:  Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle

Group/Class:  Under The Sea Series

Brand:  Hort Couture

Description:

This selection presents undulating, deeply lobed leaves splashed with intense color; has a dense and compact habit; great for gardens, containers and mixed borders

Ornamental Features

Under The Sea™ Copper Coral Coleus' attractive deeply cut lobed leaves remain buttery yellow in color with showy coppery-bronze variegation and tinges of coral-pink throughout the year on a plant with a mounded habit of growth.

Landscape Attributes

Under The Sea™ Copper Coral Coleus is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant. The flowers of this plant may actually detract from its ornamental features, so they can be removed as they appear. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Under The Sea™ Copper Coral Coleus is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Container Planting
  • Hanging Baskets

Planting & Growing

Under The Sea™ Copper Coral Coleus will grow to be about 20 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 20 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant does best in partial shade to full shade. Keep it well away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Under The Sea™ Copper Coral Coleus is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. It can be used either as 'filler' or as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, depending on the height and form of the other plants used in the container planting. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

 
 
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