Coleus varieties
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Coleus - can you identify this variety?
Comments (3)Thanks Ken, it's got to be the black draqon coleus. I researched it and unfortunately it's a shorter variety, but I'll use it somewhere. Thanks again for your help. Carly...See MoreColeus for the last ten years
Comments (18)Mskhanson, I've found that the bigger the planter, the bigger the coleus gets. When planted in the ground, they really get big and full. Imho, in your zone, I wouldn't plant any in full sun, and would avoid afternoon sun. You said your planter is 6"x24". How deep is your planter? They can get good size root systems if given the room. If it's 6" wide, well, that's not very wide for these plants. Myself, I'd probably plant only 2 of them in there. They do get bushy. I have planted coleus in the ground that have gotten only 2 or 3 hrs of dappled morning sun and the rest of the time shade. They grew, but they didn't get as big as ones planted in the ground that got at least 4 or more hrs of sun. Btw, I've had both kinds you mentioned and I was pleased with them. Just remember to not let them dry out. They'll wilt bad. Sometimes mine will wilt during hot, sunny days, but when the shade comes, they'll perk back up. Just because they wilt, doesn't mean they need water. They're conserving water by wilting. Other plants will do that also. You can stick your finger in the soil to see if they need water or not. Good luck and enjoy! Kat...See MoreSun Coleus
Comments (11)I love sun coleus. For color they are unsurpassed in a landscape. I also have the distinct pleasure of working at BB's. One of the lovliest things I can say about this nursery is that in the spring they offer a mixture of all varieties of sun coleus they list in four packs. A flat is actually quite affordable. Sun coleus are great to pop in here and there where color is lacking. I garden in sand so they are never as full or lush as they could be but nevertheless they earn their weight in gold. I should post some pictures sometime. I'll look for mine if you guys will look for yours. Adele...See Morelong-lived coleus for standards
Comments (5)I have grown a lot of perennial coleus, and find them to be lovely as standards. BUT, as you have figured out, they are really short-lived perennials. I think 4 years is a pretty good lifespan for one. If you ever come across any that last longer than that, I'd love to know about it. (For me, annual coleus last one season, and not even a whole year, usually, and perennials last 2 to 3 years, though they often get ratty before that time.) Good luck! Marcia...See MoreTiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
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