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For non-stop color with its spectacular, showy foliage choose ColorBlaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus for your containers or beds. Each lobed, rounded leaf is green with a deep crimson center and crimson veins. The fast-growing plant has a size of 14-20 inches with a trailing habit. This coleus has won several awards for its top performance. Prized for its beautiful foliage, it is one of the easiest plants to grow.
The plant is heat tolerant with no pest or disease issues. Many gardeners will be happy to know that it is deer resistant. Use this tropical beauty as a spiller that adds drama to a hanging basket or container. It grows beautifully in combination pots or in your landscape. Place it in full sun or use it to brighten a shady spot.
ColorBlaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus Care
For a midsummer growth boost, fertilize in June, July, and August with an all-purpose, soluble fertilizer, avoiding one for flowering plants. Deadheading is not needed, but you may want to pinch out tips to encourage bushiness. Cut off spikes in late summer to promote new growth and extend the life of the coleus. Water the plant thoroughly at planting and do not allow it to dry out, watering when the top inch feels dry. It must have good drainage, therefore, plant it in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. ColorBlaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus thrives in a wide range of light locations from full sun to full shade.
Overwinter this coleus indoors as a houseplant. Before the first frost, cut back a healthy plant, check for insects, then locate it in a bright area in your home. It likes humidity, so place it on a tray filled with pebbles that are covered in water. Do not overwater. In the spring, fertilize and trim it back before slowly introducing it to the outdoors.
ColorBlaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus Spacing
In a 12-inch container try planting two Chocolate Drop coleus with two sedum mexicanum for a dramatic effect. Or place two impatiens, two sedum mexicanum, and one Chocolate Drop coleus in a hanging basket. In the landscape, plant the coleus close together as bedding plants.
ColorBlaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Purple, Green |
| Foliage Description: Multicolored |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 14-20 Inches |
| Spread: 18-24 Inches |
| Spacing: 12-18 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Resists: Deer |
| Container Role: Spiller |
| Use Types: Combinations, Container, Houseplant, Landscape |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Kakegawa CE2' USPP 15,371, Can 2,085 |
| Common Name: ColorBlaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- COLCDP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
All annuals, houseplants & vegetables, we provide a 30-day warranty to ensure that your plants thrive.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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