Our Product Code | COLMIX |
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Sold in Liners of 100 | |
Price Per Plug: | 56¢ |
Total Per Tray: | $56.00 |
Coleus are wonderful plants for both full sun and shade locations. Coleus grow approximately knee-high. These plants are excellent for combination baskets, containers, or borders. Your customers will like how quickly Coleus grow and fill the landscape with color. They mix well with Verbena, Calibrachoa, and Bacopa since all of these varieties have similar cultural needs. Once they flower in the summer, you can either remove the spikes or leave them to attract pollinators.
For best results with Coleus, we recommend using a well-drained soil with a well-balanced fertilizer and a constant feed program of 200 ppm N. Maintain a pH between 5.8 - 6.2. The EC should be between 1.5-2.0 mmhos (2:1 dilution). While Coleus love full sun, shadier conditions can produce more intense color in the leaves.
Coleus produce long bloom spikes on top, but the flowers are not a selling point for this plant. Coleus are grown for their striking foliage, so pinching back the bloom spikes can maintain a more desirable appearance.
We recommend that you first pinch All Mixed Up 5-10 days after transplanting to your final container. Pinch regularly to encourage branching for height control and shape.
Coleus should be spaced adequately to allow airflow and light penetration between the foliage. Usually 2’ centers on baskets will be enough.
Apply plant growth regulators (like Bonzi) to reduce the need for pinching.
Aphids and whiteflies are the primary problem pests with Coleus.
All Mixed Up can be susceptible to downy mildew.To prevent this fungus, lower the humidity and water plants in the morning, allowing leaves to dry out thoroughly in the afternoon. (Horizontal fans at floor level can greatly improve air circulation to facilitate drying and reduce fungus problems.) If spores form (on the bottom of the leaf), treat with Adorn.
Watch for botrytis while the days are short. This grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. The most common chemicals used to treat botrytis are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label’s instructions.
4" crop time | 6 Weeks |
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10" crop time | 8-10 Weeks |
Color | Mixture of Varieties |
Habit | Upright/Mounding |
Height | Up to 18 |
Light | Full Sun |
Minimum Temp | 60 |
Perennial Zone | 11 |
Water Needs | Moderate |
04-23-2018 (Week 17) | 0 |
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04-30-2018 (Week 18) | 0 |
05-07-2018 (Week 19) | 0 |
05-14-2018 (Week 20) | 2,700 |
05-21-2018 (Week 21) | 2,700 |
05-28-2018 (Week 22) | 2,700 |
06-04-2018 (Week 23) | 2,700 |
06-11-2018 (Week 24) | 900 |
06-18-2018 (Week 25) | 900 |
06-25-2018 (Week 26) | 900 |
07-02-2018 (Week 27) | 900 |
07-09-2018 (Week 28) | 900 |
07-16-2018 (Week 29) | 900 |
07-23-2018 (Week 30) | 900 |
07-30-2018 (Week 31) | 900 |
08-06-2018 (Week 32) | 900 |
08-13-2018 (Week 33) | 900 |
08-20-2018 (Week 34) | 900 |
08-27-2018 (Week 35) | 900 |
09-03-2018 (Week 36) | 900 |
09-10-2018 (Week 37) | 900 |