Coleus - The Flume

The Coleus The Flume, 'Coleus hybrid', has vividly marked saber-shaped foliage that is bright burgandy with a green border and a brilliant pink center. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Frost will cause them to die immediately. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. ... additional info