| Common Name | Coleus |
|---|---|
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Coleus |
| species | scutellarioides |
| Plant Series | Coleus NOVA® Series |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | -- |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Compact and Bushy |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| How Different? | More open growing, yet compact. Foliage is a very bright two-toned color combo. |
| Landscape Value | Containers, summer borders and mass plantings. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 14" / --" |
| Soil (Garden) (Garden) | Well drained with a moderate organic content. |
| Water (Garden) | Average. |
| Special Uses | Deep South |
| Comments | Slow to flower. |
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): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 1.0 – 2.0 |
| pH | 5.8 – 7.0 |
| Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
| Notes | No pinch, no PGRs required. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 3 – 4 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 6 – 7 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Short Day |
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