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Coleus scutellarioides 'Wizard Sunset'

Also Known As

  • Coleus 'Wizard Sunset'
  • Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Wizard Sunset'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-14"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Coleus scutellarioides 'Wizard Sunset' plant details

Coleus scutellarioides 'Wizard Sunset' is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with gold and red foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coleus scutellarioides 'Wizard Sunset'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and red
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleus scutellarioides 'Wizard Sunset'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Nice & compact & sun tolerant, this Coleus grows only 12-14” tall & is multi-branching. The large rich red leaves have golden scalloped edges. Lovely in the shade & in mixed containers. Fun mix with the lime green bells of Nicotiana langsdorfii.

Gardening facts about Coleus scutellarioides 'Wizard Sunset' plant

How to Grow Coleus scutellarioides 'Wizard Sunset'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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