Coleus, Trailing Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Trailing Rose'

Coleuspumilus

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coleus (KO-lee-us)
Species
pumilus (POO-mil-us)
Synonym
Solenostemon scutellarioides
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Fort Worth, TX | May 2004 | positive

Hard to kill, and easy to maintain. Excellent choice for color and texture variations(many varieties). I obtained a cutting about 6 years...Read More

H
Northern California, CA | May 2004 | positive

This is a small leafed trailing variety that requires some shade for best color.

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