Professional Growing Information Absolutely beautiful! I'm in Kissimmee and planted a few of these in a corner garden by my driveway. They are in full sun, north side of the house, Zone 9B, and have been getting a ton of rain since it's hurricane season. They're very bold in color and I actually love the lavender blossoms against the red-orange. They haven't burnt up or dried out at all from the Florida sun and are going in the space nicely. Right now they are a nice backdrop to my fall outdoor decor and I know they'll work well around Christmas time. I'm interested to see how they do in the winter and spring.
ColorBlaze® Sedona Sunset® Coleus scutellarioides
Exposure
- Sun or Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2' - 3'4"
Spread: 18" - 3'
Height: 61cm - 1.0m
Spread: 46cm - 91cm
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Details
24 - 40 Inches18 - 24 Inches18 - 36 Inches61cm - 1.0m46cm - 61cm46cm - 91cmFeatures
Coppery-orange foliage on well-branched plants. Sun to shade tolerant and great in both landscapes and containers.
Award WinnerAdaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryHarmful To:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:TallGarden Height:24 - 40 Inches 61cm - 1.0mSpacing:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpread:18 - 36 Inches 46cm - 91cmFoliage Colors:OrangeFoliage Shade:Copper-orangeHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Sun or ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Great in both landscapes and containers. It performs well in both sun and shade.
Maintenance Notes:Many people feel that coleus look best before they flower. We have worked hard to choose coleus that bloom late in the season or not at all. To keep foliage in top shape, pinch off the blooms as they appear if you wish.
Rules of Thumb for Overwintering Plants Indoors:
1. Choose only healthy plants
2. Bring Plants indoors before frost damages foliage
3. Treat for disease and insects before bringing plants indoors
4. Place in bright areas and add humidity using pebble trays or spray bottles
5. Be careful not to over water
6 When active growth starts in spring fertilize and prune as needed
7. Introduce your plants slowly to outdoor conditions in spring
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
ColorBlaze® Sedona Sunset® Coleus scutellarioides 'UF16-1-20' USPP 30,586 -
6 Reviews
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Priscilla, Florida, United States, 2 years ago
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My favorite coleus, really shines in containers with the white little blooms of allysum.
Carolyn, Missouri, United States, 5 years ago
18 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2023 Top Performer Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2021 Top Performer Dallas Arboretum 2018 Top Performer Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2018 Top Performer University of Guelph 2018 Top Performer Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield 2018 Top Colorful Coleus for Full Sun Mississippi State University - Poplarville 2018 Top Performer University of Delaware 2018 Top Performer Penn State University 2018 Top Performer University of Georgia 2018 Perfect Score All Season Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens 18 More colors
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