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Coleus hybridus Wizard 'Scarlet'

Shade Coleus

Coleus Wizard Scarlet produces deep red foliage trimmed in pale green. It is a great contrast for any container, basket, or landscape. The Coleus has nice dense foliage with a mounding, upright habit. Coleus prefers the shade, but can handle the heat if in partial shade to shade. It is a favorite with landscapers and homeowners. Foliage is a great accent to all shade gardens and landscape. The wide range of colors are so varied that just mixing different Coleus together is striking. 

Height

12-14 Inches

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Spread

10-12 Inches

Homeowner Growing
& Maintenance Tips

Most Wizard Coleus prefer partial shade to shade, however; the Wizard Coleus can handle more sun, and grows best in moist but well drained soil.

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Interesting Notes

  • Great border plants
  • Plant with Impatiens and Ipomea for a beautiful container!
  • Mix with your shade plants for extra color or contrast

USDA Hardiness Zone 9-11

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Great Companions

Impatiens Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana Xtreme Tango 'Mix')
Sweet Potato Vine Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas Ace of Spades 'Black')
Impatiens Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana Super Elfin 'Blue Pearl')

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
Attributes
• Ground Cover
• Border or Bed
• Mass Planting
• Container
• Edging
• Great Foliage
Purchase Size(s):
• 1801 (4")
• Rescape
• 1204
• 606
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Shade
Foliage Color
• Red
Soil Moisture Preference
• Average
• Moist
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