- Full Shade to Full Sun (0 - 6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 14-20 Inches
- Mature Width 18-24 Inches
- Use as a Spiller in Containers
ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) are very adaptable and will grow in sun or shade or anything in between. The leaves are green with red venation. They have a burst of red and yellow in their center. ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus can be grown as houseplants or outside.
ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus are heat tolerant. The brightness of the colors on the foliage is affected by how much sun the plant gets. In the shade, the foliage is not as bright and may get a green tenge. ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus work well in the landscape or in containers by themselves or in mixed containers. Because this plant trails outside its container, it is considered a spiller.
ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus Care
Indoors, ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus needs a warm, bright location with a high humidity. If your house is dry, you can put pebbles in a saucer and place the plant on top of that. Add water until the saucer is full but just below the top of the pebbles. This water will cause the humidity to go up around the plant. Refill the saucer before it dries out.
Outdoors, ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus prefers moist, well-drained soil. Work in lots of organic matter before you plant Coleus in the landscape or in a container. In a container, water regularly and use a water-soluble fertilizer every few times you water to keep the foliage bright. ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus grows in any light, from shade to full sun. The flowers for this plant are inconspicuous. Pinch them off as soon as you see them to keep the plant looking its best.
ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus is native to Southeast Asia and Malaysia. There, it is a tender evergreen perennial. ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus are very sensitive to frost. They will die at first frost. If you want to overwinter your plants, bring them in before first frost or their foliage will be damaged. In the spring, harden off your plants before moving them back outside and make sure they are not planted until after the last frost.
ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus Spacing
ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus is a medium plant, with a height of 14-20 inches and a spread of 18-24 inches. It should be spaced 12-18 inches away from another plant, so they have room to spread out.
ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Green, Red, White, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: Multicolored |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Mature Height: 14-20 Inches |
| Mature 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 CE5' USPP 15,827, Can 2,087 |
| Common Name: ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- SOLSDP
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 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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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
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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!
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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