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This is my submitted tentative Gebhards Order.
Comments in italics are mine
Beau Jangles
Here is a jewel for the flower beds, Beau Jangles a strong plant that bears an abundant number of Rose-Pink leaves scattered with yellow, when grown in full sun takes on the metallic look. The picture was taken this summer growing in full hot Indiana sun, the plant with stood several storms; blooms very late in fall if at all.. Full sun
Beaujolais Nouveau When I saw this at Chris' it was breathtaking! It has long slender scalloped edges. It looked like a velvet pillow.
Beaujolais Nouveau is similar to Theater Velvet at first glance only much larger; like a good wine the 5” long, pointed, lacy leaves of Beaujolais Nouveau are inky Wine-Purple, have a velvety surface, the color is out of this world! Enjoys light shade slow to bloom a Pam Baggett introduction
Big Enchilada
Big Enchilada’ is a very large upright growing coleus. Strong green stems carry large pebbly golden leaves with neon rose midvein and purple blush under leaf. Does well in part sun or light shade slow to bloom a Chris Baker Introduction
Bonfire
Bring on the Hot Dogs! ‘Bonfire’ leaves a brilliant Red with bright Yellow jagged edge as each were a flame. After a pinch this plant becomes a blaze of color; rewards abundant branching accompanied by hundreds of leaves. Will have one flush of bloom beginning of August, trim, blooming no more, ‘Bonfire’ enjoys the sun, may need some protection from extended extreme hot sun a Gebhart’s Greenhouse Introduction.
Bronze PagodaThis plant glows!
Eye-catching! In good light it simply glows! Bronze leaves of heavy substance are splashed with red, stem is rose red. This plant grows strong and compact. Do not over fertilize, responds well to pinching slow to bloom a Vern Ogren Introduction
Butter Cutter I grow this one to make my friends suspicious.
Saber leaves of yellow with a slight hint of light green. Makes a good accent plant for large combination At times I smell a faint hint of melted butter when working with leaves. Do not order for early shipment, does not start growing much before mid April even under our HPS lighting. Contact us we will advise you of a proper ship date. Give plenty of time to grow in light shade blooms in late fall a Doug Lohman introduction $4.50
Caesarthe most elegant velvet deep red heart with a ruffled gold green edge
Caesar’ received its name while still a young growing plant. Bold brilliant Red hot leaves carry an occasional peppering of Black surrounded with a rich Golden wrinkled edge; make one take notice. Strong upright stems with abundant branching after the first pinch helps this plant enjoy the sun slow to bloom a Gebhart’s Greenhouse Introduction
Camillia
Subtle colors of Rose, Pinks, Mauves, Greens, and Yellows intermingle on the tall self branching wide plant. When grown in full sun colors darken and become bright red a Vern Orgen Introduction
Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake a sport from Oxblood, the name tells it all! Upright, clean clear stems and leaves carry the Carrot color, this gem does better in light shade slow to bloom. Discovered by Bruce Freed growing in his greenhouse, Snohomish, Washington
Cheap Frills
Cheap Frills’ a darling small coleus; with a bright Pink center surrounded by dark Lavender completed with a bright Green edge on it with scalloped ruffled leaves
Chucuatta
Chuluota’ ruffled leaves of bright Red and Coral edged in Gold makes this a great added color to many a combination. Responds best to Morning or evening sun afternoon shade slow to bloom
Colleen
Name very fitting, like a fine lady, luscious green scalloped leaves it Ivory center. Beauty is in the beholder, enjoys growing in light shade slow to bloom a Vern Ogren Introduction
Commander
The name says it all; as this coleus commands attention in all outdoor settings. Its fast growing large stature with brilliant Red leaves trimmed in bright Yellow gathers everyone’s attention. In full hot sun the colors darken to Burnt Orange any Yellow to Gold. Fast growing responds to pinching does best in part sun a Gebhart’s Greenhouse Introduction
Curly Hot Pink and Green
Curly Hot Pink and Green’ the most upright in this series; has vivid hot Pink center surrounded by subdue Red completed with bright Chartreuse edges on its curly leaves. Will not take harsh sunshine grown with morning or evening sun afternoon shade
Dancing GypsyThis is a plant Chris Baker gave me the privilege to name. It's very bright and pretty Gypsy
Dancing Gypsy is a strong sturdy plant with dark stem carrying liberal amount of large 4 inches wide 5 inches long leaves colored cream at base next to stems flaring out the rest of leave in bright orange with a brushing of chocolate accent making the total plant a bright attractive plant pictured here in our Indiana afternoon shade. When planted in full sun the entire plant becomes orange at the expense of continued growth. We recommend planting in morning or evening sun afternoon shade slow to bloom a Chris Baker Introduction
Defiance
Defiance’ cant be beat for color contrast. Vibrant Red pointed narrow leaves with a wide bright Yellow edge. Dense habit loves the sun and afternoon shade
Doctor Wu
Lovely golden-yellow leaf with a green center the stems, leaf edge, veins and backs of the leaves are purple. Stands on its own as a very nice specimen plant and blends well with other colors Full sun tolerant also afternoon shade a Chris Baker Introduction
Fantastik this is another of my all time favorites. The lobed leaves have beautiful deep red, ivory and a sea foam grayish green on them. A real keeper
Fantastik is a vigorous strong plant with abundant foliage; the laterals are close spaced on main stems. Tight jagged Leaves of Bright rose centers blends to dark rose trimmed in narrow chartreuse edging needs morning or evening sun with afternoon shade slow to bloom.
Giant Fantasy
Giant Fantasy is a tall upright plant with light colored stems supporting large deeply scalloped leaves of burgundy and chartreuse edges darkens when growing in full sun a Vern Ogren Introduction
Gloria
Chartreuse leaves are handsomely netted rich purple. Stem is rich purple on a robust plant gorgeous in morning or evening sun afternoon shade slow to bloom a Vern Ogren Introduction
Green Beauty
Green Beauty is one of the largest coleus we offer. This massive blue green beauty with it large thick ½ inches stems supporting large 5 to 6 inch umbrella type leaves. As with most of the darker green foliage coleus a light shade of lavender adorns the center as it grows older. Eventually the light lavender will appear is the leaves ribs and veins. Green Beauty is a moderately growing coleus as to support its size. Pictured here growing in our full hot Indiana sun it reached a height of 30 inches. Giving a little more shade it will grow even larger. Green Beauty responds to pinching, although it is not necessary when used in landscapes where it is very late to bloom.
Illumination Love this Victorian looking beauty!
Illumination a bold and beautiful coleus with a fuchsia pink overlay and veining on pale lemon and chartreuse leaves when planted in full sun
Inky Fingers
Inky Fingers’ wide branching habit along with Olive Duckfoot type fingered wide leaves with central blood Red & Purple figuring, along with it’s multiple uses makes ‘Inky Fingers’ a favorite growing in full sun very late to bloom
Laser Red
Laser Red a medium sized ruffled leaves are scarlet red with light chocolate centers and thin yellow edge supported on dark stems planted in full sun will get everyone’s attention
Lavender Lace Mother nature and I traded for this one, a purple 'Watermelon'
Lavender Lace a large plant heavy ruffled Lavender leaves edged in Green and netted with dark Purple making the total plant absolutely beautiful growing in morning or evening sun afternoon shade
Malabar
Elongated fingered leaves are a handsome jade green deeply scalloped leaves on upright plant truly different in light shade a Vern Ogren Introduction
Mighty Mighty Beautiful!
Mighty Mighty a very strong vigorous plant with large Ocher Leaves with soft Strawberry mid-rib to the nodes of the coleus; one of our top 10 sellers The nature of this plant calls for it to be planted in light shade a Chris Baker Introduction
Oompah carried knife shaped leaves with Magenta, dark Purple and Green a nice coleus for either solo or combination planting in morning or evening sun afternoon shade blooms late summer
Pink Chaos
Pink Chaos, will gather everyone’s attention, small in stature, vivid in brightness with saber leaves bright Chartreuse edging working towards a center of Hot Pinks and occasions bits of white. Great as an accent plant in any combination or just by itself…. Good looking grown mainly in light shade
Pink Elephant
Want something a little different? Pink Elephant with its mid-large Pink or light Rose round serrated leaves a center of Blue Green turning darker with full bright sun light may just be the plant. Pictured here in our full hot Indiana sun with no leaf scorching slow to root supply maybe limited at times blooms late summer a Chris Baker Introduction
Sizzling Sally
Sizzling Sally features the same fingery foliage as ‘Little Twister’; scalloped leaves with Hot Pink centers surround by Cream and Green edges planted in morning or evening sun afternoon shade a Pam Baggett Introduction
Tiny Toes Another elegant small statement plant.
Tiny Toes is a small leaf coleus its stems are crowded with miniature oval Red centered leaves edged in Lemon-Lime great for hanging baskets, combinations, or solo planting in morning or evening sun afternoon shade
Watermelon I had nary a drop of my beloved Watermelon. God did a magnificent job on this one.
Watermelon an attractive coleus with crinkly dark pink leaves with purple zones and green edges enjoys placement in morning or evening sun afternoon shade.
I will most likely get some that aren't on this list too.
The longer I look the bigger the list grows.
Have Fun!