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Coleus scutellarioides FlameThrower™ Chipotle PP27288

Scientific Name: Coleus scutellarioides 'UF12-82-3'

Also Known As

  • Plectranthus scutellarioides 'UF12-82-3'
  • Plectranthus scutellarioides FlameThrower 'Chipotle'
  • Plectranthus scutellarioides FlameThrower™ Chipotle
  • FlameThrower™ Chipotle Coleus

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Coleus scutellarioides FlameThrower™ Chipotle PP27288 plant details

Coleus scutellarioides FlameThrower™ Chipotle PP27288 is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green and red foliage. In fall blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coleus scutellarioides FlameThrower™ Chipotle PP27288

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleus scutellarioides FlameThrower™ Chipotle PP27288

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Seemingly made for container combinations, this tidy variety has neat layered leaves of chile red and jalapeño green, ideal for mixed containers in sun or part shade with sweet potato Sweet Caroline and begonia ‘Lucky Strike’.

Gardening facts about Coleus scutellarioides FlameThrower™ Chipotle PP27288 plant

How to Grow Coleus scutellarioides FlameThrower™ Chipotle PP27288

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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