Coleus 'Salsa Roja'(height 12"-18"; mounding) Part of the Ball FloraPlant FlameThrower™ series, 'Salsa Roja' has spikey, solid, deep burgundy-red leaves that will add texture to a mixed planting. Like others in this series, it has a compact, mounding habit and is ideal for pots and for edging a border. Very sturdy and a good grower. Sun tolerant. Patented, propagation prohibited. 'UF15-97-9' PPAFPhoto credit: Ball Horticultural Company Common Name: ColeusSpecies name: Coleus scutellarioidesTemperature: Coleus come from a tropical climate and need warm temperatures to thrive. Do not plant outdoors until temperatures are reliably above 60 degrees at night. Optimal temperature range for coleus is 70°F to 100°F.Hardiness: Tender perennial generally grown as an annual in the USA. Coleus will not survive a frost.Exposure: Part sun or high shade for best color. Some coleus tolerate full sun. Harden off new arrivals before planting.Water: Keep evenly moist. Avoid soggy soil with good drainage. Do not allow to get completely dry.Fertilizer: Fertilize regularly at half-strength or use timed-release fertilizer.Soil: Use high-quality potting soil or plant in garden soil rich in organic matter.Blooms: Flower spikes in shades of purple and blue. Keep flower buds pinched since unchecked blooming will cause the plant to go into decline.Spacing: 8"-15" in garden beds, pots and baskets can be planted more densely.Ships as: Single or multi-branched starter plant averaging 3" to 9" tall. Plant immediately on arrival.For more information please read our Coleus Care guide.
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