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Coleus - Dipt in Wine

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Frost will cause them to die immediately. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The bright gold at the base of each leaf extends to the petiole (leaf stem). The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. Coleus must have good soil drainage. The Coleus Dipt in Wine, 'Coleus hybrid', has large leaves of burgundy red with lighter veins running nearly the entire length. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. ... details

Begonia - Spectrum Mandela They should not be subjected to more than ½ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun location. The Begonia Spectrum Mandela, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. In cool or wet climates, consider growing your Spectrum begonias on a patio or in porch boxes. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. These very vigorous Spectrum Begonias are excellent in porch boxes and hanging baskets.