Solenostemon Rainbow Series, mixed (Coleus 'Rainbow Mix')
Click the tabs to read more
Comment on a listing
Plant supplier links
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
- Login to upload a photo
My Plants List
Create your own plant list and get plant care reminders direct to your inbox!
My Plant Care
Get more detailed care advice, specific how-to guides and care reminder prompts right to your inbox!
My Garden Match
Check you are planting correctly with our unique garden match tool.
Did you know 30% of new plants purchased die within the first year because they are planted in the wrong place? Don't make that costly and upsetting mistake!
My Questions
Ask a question, make a comment and discuss plants and gardening!
 |
Intermediate skill rating |
 |
0.6m max. spread |
 |
0.6m max. height |
 |
2-5 years to maturity |
 |
2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Solenostemon Rainbow Series, mixed
Other names: Coleus 'Rainbow Mix'
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to add this plant to your plants list
Genus: Solenostemon
Variety or cultivar: 'Rainbow' Mix _ 'Rainbow' Mix is a clump-forming, woody, evergreen perennial with dark purple foliage with crimson veins and a broad green margin.
Solenostemon Rainbow Series, mixed is: Evergreen
Flower: Insignificant or absent, Pale-blue in All seasons
Foliage: Veined, Red, Purple, Green in All seasons
Habit: Bushy, Clump-forming
Get personalised monthly care reminders with care how-tos specific to this plant.
Watch out for
Specific pests: Glasshouse whitefly , Mealybugs , Scale insects
General care
Propagation methods: Seed, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions
Solenostemon Rainbow Series, mixed (Coleus 'Rainbow Mix') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to match this plant to your garden
Suggested uses: Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation: Plant indoors in well-drained humus-rich soil. Grows best in good (but not direct light) in a frost-free area. Does not tolerate water logging. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at alternate waterings.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1) | |
What Shoot members say...
"Shoot's 'where to grow' & 'plant details' were invaluable for a novice like me in deciding on planting positions."
Vicki, Edinburgh
Report content or feedback to Shoot
Add ? to your lists
To add this plant to your lists login to your account or register for a new account.
Registration is free and straightforward.
