Gatsbys Gardens Jul 16, 2012

Indian summer coleus, also known as Plectranthus scutellarioides, is a stunningly colorful plant that hails from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. With its vibrant leaves that range from deep oranges and reds to bright yellows and greens, it is sure to catch the eye of any plant enthusiast. Indian Summer Coleus is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance plant.

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Indian Summer Coleus Excellent texture accent Popular in annual container gardens Pollution tolerant; great in city gardens A lovely annual and container plant in cooler zones This coleus is handy for adding flair to a shady site. Coleus prefers consistently moist, rich, loose, well-draining soil. Before planting, amend the soil with compost or another organic material, such as perlite. For potted plants, any good-quality potting mix will work fine. Choose a container with drainage holes. Container-grown coleus loves loose potting soil. Indian Summer Coleus' attractive serrated pointy leaves emerge light green in spring, turning brown in color with distinctive dark red edges and tinges of green the rest of the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth. Landscape Attributes Indian Summer Coleus is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. Coleus Indian Summer Stunning colors and patterns for full sun and shade. Versatile, premium varieties are very late to never flowering. Low-maintenance, high-impact plants are perfect for large pot programs and landscaping. Share Tweet General Information Height: 14-28" (36-71cm) Spread: 14-16" (36-41cm) Exposure: Shade, Sun Propagation Guide

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Coleus ( Coleus scutellarioides Indian Summer) Trade name information: Trade Name: Indian Summer Cultivar name: 'Balcinsu' Common names Coleus Botanical names Accepted: Coleus scutellarioides Synonym: Plectranthus scutellarioides Synonym: Solenostemon scutellariodes Synonym: Solenostemon scutellarioides Photo Gallery Uploaded by Njiris Coleus scutellarioides Indian Summer is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with variegated, chartreuse, burgundy and green foliage and lavender flowers in summer. It can grow 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall. Attractive to bees. To grow well, it prefers mostly sun - shade and regular water. Grows best in well-drained and average soil. Find Indian Summer Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Indian Summer') in Orange County, CA California CA at Roger's Gardens Indian Summer Coleus Stunning colors and patterns for full sun and shade. Versatile, premium varieties are very late to never flowering. Low-maintenance, high-impact plants are perfect for large pot programs and landscaping. Multi-color earthtones in€red, green and brown deepen in high light. General & Information Height: 14-28" (36-71cm) Spread:

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PP19,180 Common Name: Coleus Species name: Coleus scutellarioides Temperature: Coleus come from a tropical climate and need warm temperatures to thrive. Do not plant outdoors until temperatures are reliably above 60 degrees at night. Optimal temperature range for coleus is 70°F to 100°F. Find Indian Summer Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Indian Summer') in Lake Forest, California (CA) at Green Thumb Nursery Coleus 'Indian Summer' Sun Coleus The Coleus has nice dense foliage with a mounding, upright habit. Coleus prefers the shade, but can handle the heat if in partial shade to shade. It is a favorite with landscapers and homeowners. Foliage is a great accent to all shade gardens and landscape. Scientific Name : Solenostemon scutellarioides Common Name : Coleus Hardiness Degree : 32°F (0.0°C) Plant Habit : Mounded, Upright Characteristics : Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance Water : Medium Fertilize : Every two weeks Spacing : 16-20" (41-51cm) Height : 14-28" (36-71cm) Width : 14-16" (36-41cm) Exposure : Shade, Sun

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Details Height: 20 inches Spacing: 12 inches Sunlight: Hardiness Zone: (annual) Brand: Ball Ornamental Features Indian Summer Coleus' attractive serrated pointy leaves emerge light green in spring, turning brown in color with distinctive dark red edges and tinges of green the rest of the year. Comments: July 1: July 15: one plant reverting, nice color, spots of bright green, my favorite coleus; Aug 1: Aug 15: splotchy green, uneven, bleached out in full sun.