Freckles Coleus is a tender shade-loving evergreen perennial treated as an annual primarily for its dramatic foliage. The scalloped greenish-yellow foliage has spreading bronze splashes that earns orange tones. Its late summer bloom is non showy and is often removed to maintain foliage display. Best color in part sun and moist, loose well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Origins: |
Tropical Asia to northern Australia |
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Watch for spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies. Wilt may occur with too much sun, while too much shade may make the plant leggy.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Geranium, Elephant Ears, Sweet Potato Vine
IMAGES: Proven Winners, Freckles
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
