Coleus 'Freckles', Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Freckles'
Luminous, Solenostemon ‘Freckles’ (Coleus) is a tropical evergreen tender subshrub boasting pale yellow leaves adorned with warm bronze and orange splotches. Easy to grow, low maintenance, and heat tolerant, Coleus is terrific as a bedding annual or planted in containers where it never fails to add drama. Bring indoors this tropical plant for winter beyond its hardiness range.
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Solenostemon |
| Common names | Coleus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Solenostemon |
| Common names | Coleus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
How many Solenostemon ‘Freckles’ (Coleus) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Solenostemon ‘Freckles’ (Coleus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
