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Solenostemon scutellarioides( KONG SERIES)

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Jesse Saylor

Family

Lamiaceae

Botanical Name

Solenostemon scutellarioides( KONG SERIES)

Plant Common Name

Coleus, Kong Coleus, Painted Nettle

General Description

The name "Kong" should say it all. This series of coleus have enormous leaves. Coleus are popular tender perennials that are planted for their spectacularly colored, often variegated, foliage. They are shade-loving and originate from southeast Asia. Where hardy, they will grow as upright to mounding evergreen shrubs. Members of the Kong Series come in a wide variety of colors, such as rose, scarlet and green.

Coleus grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Where summers are cool or moisture consistent, they may be grown in full sun. For best foliage color, remove flower buds from your coleus before they have a chance to bloom. Coleus are excellent foliage plants for mixed beds, borders and containers.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    12 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    10 - 12

  • Sunset Zone

    H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Tender Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade

  • Height

    15"-18" / 38.1cm - 45.7cm

  • Width

    18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm

  • Bloom Time

    Indeterminate

  • Native To

    Southeastern Asia

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Loam, Sand

  • Growth Rate

    Fast

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Clump-Forming

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Insignificant

  • Flower Color

    White, Blue

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Red, Green, Rose, Crimson

  • Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier

    Variegated

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Red, Green, Rose, Crimson

  • Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier

    Variegated

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Red, Green, Rose, Crimson

  • Foliage Color (Fall) Modifier

    Variegated

  • Foliage Color (Winter)

    Red, Green, Rose, Crimson

  • Foliage Color (Winter) Modifier

    Variegated

  • Bark Color

    Sandy Brown

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    Yes

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    Yes

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Bark Texture

    Smooth

  • Usage

    Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Butterflies

  • Self-Sowing

    No