Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Chocolate Mint'
Coleus
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Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Chocolate Mint') - Description
High-voltage contrast punctuates each leaf of Burpee's latest coleus, providing bold drama to the partially shady corners of the garden. Velvety chocolate leaves are each perfectly dotted along the rim with bright mint green, for a luminous look that combines well with Zinnia 'White Wedding' or Impatiens 'Blondie'. Extremely tight and compact at around 10" high this works in many areas you are desiring some over the top annual color.
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Chocolate Mint') - Growth
Most Coleus grows best in strong indirect light or light shade. In warmer climates, these plants can be used as bedding plants. In temperate climates, they are generally grown as annuals.
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Chocolate Mint') - Planting
Very easily propagated from sowing the seeds. The seeds are generally inexpensive and readily germinate. Also, you can make stem cuttings from last year's growth.
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Chocolate Mint') - Pest
Many insect pests can be a problem. Scale, whiteflies and mealybugs. Additionally, the spores of downy mildew will often germinate on the leaves of Coleus.
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Chocolate Mint') - Interesting facts
Coleus plants are in the same family as mints and if your Coleus is allowed to flower, you would definitely see the resemblance. These plants are widely cultivated for their exotic and vibrant-colored foliage; however, they were originally native to Southeast Asia and Malaysia.
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Chocolate Mint') - Soil and irrigation
New plants need warm temperatures and rich, loose, well-drained soil with regular watering.
