Gays delight coleus

Proven Winners - Gays Delight - Coleus scutellarioides plant details, information and resources. Incredibly showy, Solenostemon 'Gay's Delight' (Coleus) is a tropical evergreen tender subshrub boasting soft lime-green leaves adorned with black venation. In summer, flower spikes bear small blue-purple flowers. However, many people feel that coleus look best before they flower.

Gays Delight Coleus, scientifically known as Solenostemon scutellarioides, is a tender perennial commonly grown as an annual. It is native to Southeast Asia and is prized for its colorful foliage. The leaves are variegated, with a blend of shades such as deep purple, bright green, and creamy white. Gays Delight Coleus' attractive serrated pointy leaves remain lime green in color with distinctive deep purple veins throughout the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth.

Coleus 'Gay's Delight' (height 16""; upright) Wide chartreuse leaves with thin, nearly black veining. Sun tolerant. Common Name: Coleus Species name: Coleus scutellarioides Temperature: Coleus come from a tropical climate and need warm temperatures to thrive. Do not plant outdoors until temperatures are reliably above 60 degrees at night.

Lime-green with black venation and a blue-purple flower. The lime-green is a unique accent color that gets attention in any garden. Many people feel that coleus look best before they flower. To keep foliage in top shape, pinch off the blooms as they appear if you wish. It did not start to flower until the very end of August, making it a tidy, maintenance-free plant.

The only thing I've had to do is trim it back because it was swamping some of my perennials. I had not expected it to get so big!

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I used it in a container with purples and it looked wonderful. The purple veins and lime leaves really made it stand out. Lasted well into fall. Enter your phone number, and we'll send you the location and contact information of your nearest retailers. Phone number. Please enter a valid phone number. Please verify that you are not a robot.

Search this site:. Plants On Sale. Home Plants Gays Delight - Coleus scutellarioides. We're listening! Contact Us. Get Local. Log In Find plants you love and create idea boards for all your projects. To create an idea board, sign in or create an account. Already Started? Gays Delight Coleus scutellarioides. Height: 2' - 3'. Spread: 12" - 16". Features Lime-green with black venation and a blue-purple flower.

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Heat Tolerant. Deadheading Not Necessary. Characteristics Plant Type:.