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Gold Lace Coleus Plant

9.99
  • - Painted Nettle
  • - Height: 18-24 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Part Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Late Summer
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Gold Lace Coleus Plant
Plant Features

Gold Lace Coleus plant produces foliage that emerges a brilliant yellowy-chartreuse, rimmed and veined in burgundy, then maturing to a mellow gold with very striking rich red midribs and veins! The effect on the eyes is a collage of color that is simply gorgeous and heart-warming. Shade tolerant.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost date
  • - Space plants 12-18 inches apart, depending on the variety
  • - Coleus can be grown in containers, borders, or as bedding plants

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
  • - Use well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
  • - Add compost or well-rotted manure to improve soil structure and fertility

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
  • - Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf spotting
  • - Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season
  • - For container plants, use a half-strength fertilizer solution every 1-2 weeks

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back growing tips regularly to encourage bushiness
  • - Remove flower spikes as they appear to promote foliage growth
  • - Trim leggy growth to maintain shape and size

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like mealybugs, whiteflies, and spider mites
  • - Monitor for diseases such as root rot and downy mildew, especially in humid conditions

Foliage Indicators:

  • - Prized for its vibrant, colorful foliage rather than flowers

Light Requirements:

  • - Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates
  • - Leaf color is often more vibrant in brighter light conditions

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Can tolerate brief periods of higher temperatures with adequate moisture
  • - Protect from cold temperatures; damage can occur below 40°F

Companion Plants for Coleus:

  • - Caladium: Offers large, colorful foliage that complements Coleus' diverse leaf patterns
  • - Impatiens: Provides colorful flowers in shaded areas where Coleus thrives
  • - Begonias: Offers both attractive foliage and flowers to pair with Coleus
  • - Ferns: Add textural contrast to Coleus' bold foliage
  • - Hostas: Provide large leaves with varying colors and patterns to complement Coleus in shade gardens
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 12-18 inches
Habit Upright
Foliage Color Golden
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point, Texture
Pet Friendly No
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low

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A great coleus for my shady garden

I plant this Gold Lace coleus in my shady garden, it adds a striking contrast with my ferns

From Sheila | May 20, 2016


makes my shady garden come alive

I put this coleus in my shady garden and the color makes it come alive

From Sheila | May 18, 2016


very happy repeat customer

Even with the harsh winter my coleus plants arrived healthy and very well packaged. I give 5 stars!!

From Brigette | May 03, 2014


Great color contrast

I love these sparks of greeny gold in my coleus containers!

From Tinga | June 18, 2012


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