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Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus*

Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Kiwi Fern'

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Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Kiwi Fern') at Make It Green Garden Centre

Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus foliage

Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus foliage

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Kiwi Fern') at Make It Green Garden Centre

Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus

Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

* This is a "special order" plant - contact store for details

Height:  20 inches

Spacing:  15 inches

Sunlight:  partial shade  full shade 

Hardiness Zone:  (annual)

Group/Class:  Stained Glassworks Series

Ornamental Features

Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus' attractive deeply cut pointy leaves remain fuchsia in colour with distinctive creamy white edges and tinges of light green throughout the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth.

Landscape Attributes

Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant. The flowers of this plant may actually detract from its ornamental features, so they can be removed as they appear. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Container Planting
  • Hanging Baskets

Planting & Growing

Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus will grow to be about 20 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. Although it's not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat.

This plant does best in partial shade to shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern Coleus is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

 

* This is a "special order" plant - contact store for details

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Edging  Garden  Container  Basket 
Applications
Foliage Color  Texture 
Ornamental Features