- Light Requirement is Full Sun to Full Shade
- Height 24-40 Inches
- Width 18-36 Inches
- Use as a thriller when using in containers
- Tallest coleus in the ColorBlaze series!
With deep burgundy leaves, perfectly outlined in chartreuse green, deeply frilled edges and being one of the tallest coleus in the ColorBlaze series, Wicked Witch Coleus will entrance you and provide incredible contrast for your sun or shade landscape or container garden. Just wait until you see these combined with your favorite white, lime green or pink flowers or foliage! Spring just got a lot more exciting!
Native to SE Asia all the way to Australia, Zones 10a to 11b, coleus grows as a tender perennial in these hot regions. In Zones 3-9 they are grown as an annual, which means that no region in the United States can overwinter them reliably. Plant out when temperatures are well into the 60’s as they are extremely cold sensitive. These improved hybrids have been bred to delay flower production as long as possible to allow plants to focus on leaf production to keep that beautiful color going long into the fall.
ColorBlaze® Wicked Witch Coleus Care
Coleus are easy to care for once they are established in the environment they thrive in. Well draining rich soil with a mildly acidic to neutral pH at 6.0 to 6.5, full sun to part shade and plenty of peat moss or organic matter in the soil will make maintenance easy with this annual. To extend the color well into the winter, lift healthy plants from the garden before any chance of frost, and pot them up for your indoor garden space. You may experience some leaf loss when bringing indoors but this will only be for a short time as new growth will soon return.
Deadheading is required if you want to prolong leaf production which is the star attraction of this foliar. Pinch off any flower spikes that may appear to keep the focus on those gorgeous leaves. Prune out any dead or dry stems which will promote more growth. Prune any growth that gets out of bounds, and shear to reduce volume and stimulate branching, making a more compact appearance.
ColorBlaze® Wicked Witch Coleus Spacing
Space plants every 18 to 24 inches to allow this plant to spread out. It grows up to 40 inches tall and spreads out up to 36 inches wide. Air circulation is important for plant health as it reduces the chances for powdery mildew and insect infestation. Pair this lovely dramatic foliar with caladium, dichondra, bidens, sedum, calibrachoa, gaillardia, angelonia, euphorbia and helianthus for wickedly awesome spring to summer display.
ColorBlaze® Wicked Witch Coleus Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Red, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: Deep Burgundy to Chocolate with a chartreuse edge |
| 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 'Wicked Witch' |
| Common Name: ColorBlaze® Wicked Witch Coleus |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- SOLWWP
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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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.
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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