Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Gold Giant'
COLEUS, FLAME NETTLE, PAINTED NETTLE
syn. Coleus x hybrida, Coleus blumei
Family: Lamiaceae
Pronounced: sol-en-oh-STEM-on skoot-el-lar-ee-OY-deez
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GROWING GUIDE
Mature size:
Height: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm).
Width: 12 inches (30 cm).
Leaf attributes:
Gold leaves with deep burgundy underneath.
Light:
Full sun to partial shade.
Rainy Side Notes
Solenostemon 'Gold Giant' has outstanding gold foliage, although this one has splashes of red on its leaves. This coleus is beautiful in shade or sun.
Cultivation and history of coleus
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Debbie Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
Gardening for the Homebrewer: Grow and Process Plants for Making Beer, Wine, Gruit, Cider, Perry, and More
By co-authors Debbie Teashon (Rainy Side Gardeners) and Wendy Tweton
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