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Coleus - Freckles
Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. Coleus must have good soil drainage. The Coleus Freckles, 'Coleus hybrid', has creamy yellow foliage with bronze and orange splotches. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. ... get more information
Abutilon - Voodoo Abutilons are also commonly called Flowering Maples because of the shape of their leaves. Abutilons are also often used as house plants. These Flowering Maples add height and color to containers and borders. The Voodoo Abutilon diplays gorgeous blood red flowers. For zones 7-11, this plant can also be a perennial. The Abutilon Voodoo, 'Abutilon hybrid', has handsome foliage and gorgeous blossoms. These plants are also commonly known as Chinese Bellflower and Chinese Lantern. |
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