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Terrascape Queen Coleus Plant

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

Terrascape Queen Coleus is a royal beauty, flaunting deep purple leaves with vivid magenta veins atop green stems. This sun-loving queen thrives with stately vigor, its foliage reigning in summer’s light. I’ll grace your garden with majestic splendor all season long.

We grow Terrascape Queen without harmful pesticides, safe for your garden and the planet. It arrives thriving with bold foliage.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant anytime after the last frost date
  • - Coleus can be grown in containers, borders, or as bedding plants

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Use well-draining soil

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
  • - Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf spotting

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

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 Anchor Plants (Back Row)
Mature Spread 16-20 inches
Habit Upright growth pattern - Tall, straight rise
Foliage Color Multicolored
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Use Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point, Texture
Pet Friendly No
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low