Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides Red Head) in the Coleus Database

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height:	18-24 inches
Plant Spread:	16-28 inches
Leaves:	Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Pink Purple White
Flower Time:	Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations:	Houseplant
Uses:	Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees
Resistances:	Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds:	Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem
Containers:	Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Awards and Recognitions:	RHS AGM Other: 2013 UGA Plant of Distinction

Trade name information:

Trade Name: Red Head
Cultivar name: 'UF0646'

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Posted by kqcrna (Valencia, Pa - Zone 6a) on Sep 29, 2011 7:25 AM concerning plant:

Redhead is one of my favorite coleuses. It's a large hearty grower in a mostly sunny spot. It also does well for me in shade.

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Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Aug 24, 2014 4:03 PM concerning plant:

Plectranthus scutellarioides ‘Redhead’ is a strong, upright growing coleus with substantial leaves that hold up well throughout the season.
They have a wonderful velvety texture with a solid deep red color that holds even in sun. It is a large coleus, with a nice branching habit. It is also a late bloomer, so it tends to keep a wonderful compact form through the growing season.
It does well with a timed-release fertilizer at the time of planting.
It will not survive frost/freezing, but it's easy to root cuttings to keep indoors over the winter months. This will give you a nice start on your spring planting. Plant the cuttings in the spring after all danger of frost has passed.

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Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Sep 29, 2011 7:48 AM concerning plant:

Beautiful red color on a tall coleus. Has shown no sign of disease or insect damage this year.

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