Solenostemon 'French Quarter' (Coleus)
Coleus 'French Quarter', Solenostemon scutellarioides 'French Quarter'
Vigorous and much later-flowering, Solenostemon 'French Quarter' (Coleus) is a tropical evergreen tender perennial boasting large, pink, magenta and green leaves. Easy to grow, low maintenance, heat tolerant, Coleus is terrific as a bedding annual or planted in containers where it never fails to add drama. Bring indoors for winter beyond its hardiness range.
- Grows up to 18-36 in. tall (45-90 cm) and 24-36 in. wide (60-90 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils.
- Perfect addition to beds and borders or containers.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for mealybugs and mites.
- Pinch out tips to encourage bushiness. Cut back if bringing indoors for winter.
- Propagate by seed in early spring (cultivars may not come true) or by softwood cuttings in summer.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 10
– 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 11 |
| Climate Zones | 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Solenostemon - Coleus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" – 36" (60cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 10
– 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 11 |
| Climate Zones | 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Solenostemon - Coleus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" – 36" (60cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
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