Coleus (Coleus)
Coleus 'Gay's Delight' - from Iron Creek Nursery

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Coleus 'Gay's Delight'

Coleus

Plant Type: Annual

A fan favorite, 'Gay's Delight' has bright chartruese leaves highlighted by the dark purple veins running down the middle.  Coleus are an excellent addition to any garden as a colorful element in mixed containers, tucked into hanging baskets, in beds and borders, and in mass plantings to draw attention. In order to keep their bright colors in tact and to keep the leaves from burning, Coleus do require partial shade or shade to look their best. They do need to be deadheaded to keep their small purple spires of flowers at bay, however, if they are left to remain on the plant, they can attract bees and hummingbirds.

Size Future Qty Future Date
4.5" Pot

Mature Height:

24-36 in

Mature Spread:

12-16 in

Coleus 'Gay's Delight' Characteristics & Attributes:

Container
Container
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Hanging Basket
Hanging Basket
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Full Shade
Average Water
Average Water
Attributes
Groupings
Woodland Garden
Shade Gardens
Woodland Edge
Border or Bed
Exposure
Partial Shade
Foliage Color
Chartreuse
Habit
Upright
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Spring
Soil Moisture
Well Drained