- Light Requirement is Full Sun to Full Shade
- Height 24-40 Inches
- Width 18-36 Inches
- Use as a thriller when using in containers
- One of a kind foliage color you can't find anywhere else!
As shiny as a new penny! Copper foliage dominates this new award winning annual and you are going to love how it makes all your other foliage and flowers pop with an explosion of color. Twin leaves that emerge from the previous on square stems have a burgundy tint and then develop a copper sheen that is unrivaled in the annual world of foliage. Truly a one of a kind color for your full sun to light shade garden.
Coleus are native to SE Asia, India, Africa and Australia, Zones 10a through 11b where they are a tender perennial in the tropical regions of these countries. Used as houseplants and foliar interest since the Victorian age, coleus have brightened gardens for centuries. In Zones 3-9 they can be planted out after the danger of the last frost has passed and bring early spring color to your garden before the flowers bloom.
ColorBlaze® Sedona Sunset® Coleus Care
Caring for coleus involves providing rich organic well drained soil, light shade or full sun with some shade, plenty of water and nutrients at the proper time. They are members of the mint family and can tolerate average soil but do their best work when they are given the best. With a preference for a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.5, mildly acidic to neutral, they appreciate a good all purpose fertilizer when first planted, and occasional fertilizing with a water soluble fertilizer when they are planted in containers. Water when soil dries but before it begins to wilt.
Deadheading is not required, but if the plant should send up flower spikes, you have the choice to pinch them and continue to allow the plant to marshall its resources towards beautiful foliage, or letting it go to seed. Regular pruning may be needed to keep this plant within its bounds, though, as it can grow quite large. It will benefit from a light shearing from time to time to create additional branching and a more compact, fuller plant appearance.
ColorBlaze® Sedona Sunset® Coleus Spacing
Spacing is crucial as this plant grows in shaded areas most of the time and diseases can develop faster in areas that are not warmed by the sun. Growing up to 40 inches tall and spreading out to 36 inches, spacing plants 18 to 24 inches apart will give that valuable air circulation and help curb disease and insect infestations. Pair this plant with a plethora of sun and shade annuals like petunia, calibrachoa, nemesia, oxalis, impatiens, and with tall grasses such as pennisetum for truly fantastic summer display.
ColorBlaze® Sedona Sunset® Coleus Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Orange |
| Foliage Description: Copper-orange |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade |
| Height Class: Tall |
| Height: 24-40 Inches |
| Spread: 18-36 Inches |
| Spacing: 18-24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Use Types: Border Plant, Container, Houseplant, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Sedona Sunset®' |
| Common Name: ColorBlaze® Sedona Sunset® Coleus |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- SOLSSP45
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
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Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
