Coleus - Merlot

For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Frost will cause them to die immediately. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. 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. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Coleus must have good soil drainage. The Coleus Merlot, 'Coleus hybrid', has dark merlot foliage with the leaves developing a green picotee (point) as they age. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. ... find out more