East Coast Swing Combination

Light Needs

Full Shade to Partial Shade

(0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

6 - 12 Inches

Mature Spread

18 - 24 Inches

The East Coast Swing combination turns a shady corner into a showpiece from late spring through the first hard frost. Coral‑pink double blooms mimic tiny rosebuds, neon‑chartreuse foliage spills like a living waterfall, and a chocolate‑rimmed coleus ties everything together.  Rockapulco® Coral Reef impatiens supply the flower power, opening layer upon layer of salmon petals against deep green leaves. Lemon Coral® sedum mounds at the base then cascades over the pot, its plush spikes catching every ray of light. ColorBlaze® Chocolate Drop coleus weaves through the arrangement, trailing burgundy‑laced foliage that deepens as summer heat arrives. Plant all three and the container looks mature in just a few weeks.

The trio thrives where morning sun meets dappled afternoon shade. Impatiens shrug off humidity, sedum tolerates brief dry spells, and coleus resists deer while doubling as a late‑season foliage accent. Use East Coast Swing in patio pots, shade baskets, porch urns, or a north‑facing border for continuous color beneath shrubs. With no deadheading required and minimal pest issues, this recipe earns its keep in busy landscapes.

East Coast Swing Combination Care

Fill a 12‑ to 14‑inch container with a high‑quality potting mix. Set the pot where it receives four to six hours of indirect or filtered light; deep shade reduces flowering, and intense afternoon sun can fade the impatiens. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry—keep impatiens lightly moist, but let the surface dry between soakings for sedum health. Feed every other week with a half‑strength soluble fertilizer, and pinch the coleus tips mid‑summer if you want a fuller skirt of foliage.

Indoors, ColorBlaze® Chocolate Drop transitions easily to a houseplant; cut it back by one‑third, pot it up, and place near a bright window before nighttime temps dip below 50 °F. Rockapulco® and Lemon Coral® are usually grown as annuals outside USDA Zone 10, yet they continue flowering or shining until frost—expect four to five months of continuous display in most regions.

East Coast Swing Combination Spacing

For a single patio bowl, use the five plants supplied: center one Chocolate Drop, nestle two Coral Reef impatiens opposite each other, and tuck two Lemon Coral sedums at the remaining gaps. In window boxes, repeat this pattern every 15 inches for a seamless ribbon of color. Planting in the ground? Space kits 12 inches apart in the front row of a part‑shade bed to create a dense, low drift of coral flowers and glowing foliage. If you upgrade to a larger planter—16 inches or wider—add one extra sedum to extend the chartreuse cascade.

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CON501