Coleus (Coleus)
Color Name: Dragon Heart
The deep burgundy foliage has hot pink veining with bright chartreuse serrated edges which makes for a dramatic display. Dragon Heart makes a great thriller in combination planters and is stunning planted en masse in borders.
Dragon Heart is bred to take the heat and bloom very late in the season, if at all, extending its garden performance into the fall. Sun to shade tolerant. Foliage interest. Heat tolerant. Deadheading not necessary. Adaptable as a houseplant.
Growing Tips: Coleus do not show their best color when over fertilized, so fertilize at half strength on a regular basis, or use a time release fertilizer (recommended). Pinching the growing tips of your coleus when they are young will increase branching and make your plant more bushy. Some coleus plants will bloom, and the blooms may be pinched off or allowed to develop according to your personal preference. It doesn't hurt coleus to be pinched and pruned. In fact, it is often necessary to prune coleus in mid-summer to help the plant keep its shape and freshen its appearance.
The deep burgundy foliage has hot pink veining with bright chartreuse serrated edges which makes for a dramatic display. Dragon Heart makes a great thriller in combination planters and is stunning planted en masse in borders.
Dragon Heart is bred to take the heat and bloom very late in the season, if at all, extending its garden performance into the fall. Sun to shade tolerant. Foliage interest. Heat tolerant. Deadheading not necessary. Adaptable as a houseplant.
Growing Tips: Coleus do not show their best color when over fertilized, so fertilize at half strength on a regular basis, or use a time release fertilizer (recommended). Pinching the growing tips of your coleus when they are young will increase branching and make your plant more bushy. Some coleus plants will bloom, and the blooms may be pinched off or allowed to develop according to your personal preference. It doesn't hurt coleus to be pinched and pruned. In fact, it is often necessary to prune coleus in mid-summer to help the plant keep its shape and freshen its appearance.
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Flower Color: Grown For Foliage Foliage Color: Fuchsia/Purple/Green Shades
Height: 14 to 28 Inches Spread: 14 to 28 Inches Hardy in Zone: 10 |
Blooms: Summer
Foliage Season: All season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Characteristics |
• Combination / Monoculture Planters • Easy to Grow • Landscapes • Mass Planting • Specimen Plant • Window Boxes |
Critter Resistance
Deer
