Coleus - Merlot

Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. The Coleus Merlot, 'Coleus hybrid', has dark merlot foliage with the leaves developing a green picotee (point) as they age. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus must have good soil drainage. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. ... additional info