Colorblaze "Golden Dreams"
Coleus scutellarioides
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 18-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 1 year (grown as annual) |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, organically rich |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 10-11 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Annual |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Radiant gold with crimson red veins |
| Bloom | Pale blue to white |
| Fruit | Nutlet |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, seed |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Impatiens, Begonias, Sweet Potato Vine |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water regularly to keep soil moist. Pinch off flower spikes to maintain foliage growth and plant shape.
Maintenance
Pinch stem tips early in the season to encourage branching.
Cleanup
Remove completely after first fall frost.
Notes
Grown primarily for foliage. Pinch off flowers to encourage bushiness.