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Stormy Weather Coleus Plant

9.99
  • - Painted Nettle
  • - Height: 18-24 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Part Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Late Summer
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Stormy Weather Coleus Plant
Plant Features

Stormy Weather Coleus produces a swirl of bright red, bright yellow, deep purple, and green colors that will lighten up any garden spot. It offers a multi-branched habit that looks just as good in containers as it does in the landscaping. Stormy Weather is a sun-tolerant variety that grows best in part sun to shade locations in moist, well-drained soil.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost date
  • - Space plants 12-18 inches apart, depending on the variety
  • - Coleus can be grown in containers, borders, or as bedding plants

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
  • - Use well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
  • - Add compost or well-rotted manure to improve soil structure and fertility

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
  • - Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf spotting
  • - Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season
  • - For container plants, use a half-strength fertilizer solution every 1-2 weeks

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back growing tips regularly to encourage bushiness
  • - Remove flower spikes as they appear to promote foliage growth
  • - Trim leggy growth to maintain shape and size

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like mealybugs, whiteflies, and spider mites
  • - Monitor for diseases such as root rot and downy mildew, especially in humid conditions

Foliage Indicators:

  • - Prized for its vibrant, colorful foliage rather than flowers

Light Requirements:

  • - Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates
  • - Leaf color is often more vibrant in brighter light conditions

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Can tolerate brief periods of higher temperatures with adequate moisture
  • - Protect from cold temperatures; damage can occur below 40°F

Companion Plants for Coleus:

  • - Caladium: Offers large, colorful foliage that complements Coleus' diverse leaf patterns
  • - Impatiens: Provides colorful flowers in shaded areas where Coleus thrives
  • - Begonias: Offers both attractive foliage and flowers to pair with Coleus
  • - Ferns: Add textural contrast to Coleus' bold foliage
  • - Hostas: Provide large leaves with varying colors and patterns to complement Coleus in shade gardens
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 12-18 inches
Habit Upright
Foliage Color Multicolored
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point, Texture
Pet Friendly No

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Beautiful

I was a bit hesitant to order coleus online since it can be quite delicate, but luckily for me, this plant arrived healthy & undamaged & is now growing beautifully in my garden.

From Anne | August 05, 2023


Healthy coleus

We've ordered many different varieties of coleus from growjoy and they have all been healthy, happy plants, now thriving in our garden

From Nora | July 09, 2023


It looks different in person

The plants arrived well packaged. Hopefully as it grows bigger and fuller some of trees colors shown in the photo will appear. When they grown full I hope yo be able to share photos.

From Jill | March 25, 2022


Stormy Weather Coleus Plant

All of the gorgeous reds, yellows, greens and streaks of purple on this Coleus gives my mountain garden a bright touch of the Tropics! Thank You, GrowJoy! Nancy Gebhardt

From Nancy | January 27, 2021


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