Solenostemon Dipt in Wine (Coleus)

Incredibly showy, Solenostemon Dipt in Wine (Coleus) is a tropical evergreen tender subshrub boasting smooth, rounded, crimson leaves adorned with a contrasting lime-green edge. 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 24-36 in. tall (60-90 cm) and 12-16 in. wide (30-40 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.