- 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:
- SOLSSP
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 Known 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 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
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 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 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
#2 Pot
Also Known 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 Known 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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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
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