| Common Name | Coleus |
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| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Coleus |
| species | scutellarioides |
| Plant Series | Coleus NOVA® Series |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 14" / --" |
| Finish Time | Fast (4-6 Weeks) |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Flower Color | -- |
| Leaf Color | Red |
| Soil | Well drained with a moderate organic content. |
| pH | 5.8 - 7.0 |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Special Uses | Deep South |
| Nutritional Needs | 100 - 150 ppm |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| Water (Garden) | Average. |
| How Different? | More open growing, yet compact. Foliage is a very bright two-toned color combo. |
| Landscape Value | Containers, summer borders and mass plantings. |
| Finish Time to 4" | 3 - 4 weeks |
| Comments | Slow to flower. |
| Grower Notes | No pinch, no PGRs required. |
Coleus NOVA® ‘Red Flare’
Self-branching with brightly colored foliage of deep red, lobed leaves with reddish-pink centers. The upright, compact habit in addition to being slow to flower, makes maintenance easier. Vigorous branching from the base makes this plant perfect for containers and hanging baskets.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 14″ / –“
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
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