

Keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall.
REDHAND COLEUS FULL
This plant does best in a location that gets morning sunlight but is shaded from the hot afternoon sun, although it will also grow in full shade. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat. 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. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 22 inches apart. Redhead Coleus will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 28 inches. Redhead Coleus is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. The flowers of this plant may actually detract from its ornamental features, so they can be removed as they appear. This is a relatively low maintenance plant. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. Redhead Coleus is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. Redhead Coleus' attractive serrated pointy leaves remain red in color with hints of tomato-orange throughout the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth.
