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Solenostemon Copinto Bloody Mary

Solenostemon scutellarioides Copinto Bloody Mary
Coleus, Painted Nettle

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This vigorous variety of coleus forms a beautiful upright clump. Its large velvety leaves with scalloped edges are a rich cherry red with a pale green-yellow border, adorned with a lime green central zone. Tender, coleus plants can be grown indoors or in the garden as annuals to decorate balconies and terraces. They also make attractive bedding plants. Best placed in partial shade or in non-scorching sun.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

The Coleus Copinto Bloody Mary is a variety of Plectranthus that is particularly vigorous and highly colored. The plant quickly forms a beautiful upright clump and is adorned with large cherry red leaves edged with pale green-yellow, and a lime green central zone. It has a striking effect while requiring little maintenance when planted in partial shade in moist soil. Coleus plants are frost-sensitive and can be grown as indoor plants or as annuals to decorate balconies and terraces. They also make particularly decorative plants in seasonal compositions.

 

Coleus, also known as Solenostemon and recently renamed Plectranthus, are plants related to Basil and nettle. They belong to the mint family, as indicated by their small bilabiate flowers with elongated lower lip, their fleshy square stems, and their toothed and hairy leaves on the underside. This genus includes about sixty species of tender perennial shrubs, native to Asia and tropical Africa. Horticulture has produced numerous hybrids and cultivars, among which many are descendants of Solenostemon scutellarioides.

The 'Copinto Bloody Mary' Coleus forms a dense, rounded clump, reaching about 55 cm (22in) in all directions in one season. The leaves are heart-shaped, bordered by rounded and regular teeth, and slightly hairy. The center of the lamina has an irregular macula of acid green colour, the rest of the leaf is cherry red, while the edge is pale green-yellow. The flowering, which is late and irregular in this selection, is discreet. It sometimes occurs at the end of the season, in the form of small pale mauve-blue flowers. It is often recommended to remove these flowers so that the plants do not exhaust themselves producing seeds and maintain generous foliage.

 

Coleus, sometimes called 'painted nettles' because of their incredibly diverse foliage, are indispensable for adding a beautiful exotic touch to any decor in the garden or in the house, where they can live for several years. They prefer a partially shaded exposure, which can be found on the edge of a bed of tall perennials or shrubs, or in a cool rockery facing north or east, away from the burning rays of the sun. They allow for the creation of small mosaic-like beds of colors and work well with begonias in flower pots. The richness of their colours makes them somewhat difficult to associate: small ferns like Polypodium or purple wandering Jew (Tradescantia pallida) will be good companions for Coleus Copinto Bloody Mary. They particularly complement begonias in flower pots.

Note: Please note that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them in a sheltered place (greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14C° for a few weeks before being placed outdoors once the risk of frost is definitively gone.

 

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time October
Inflorescence Cluster

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour red

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate very fast

Botanical data

Genus

Solenostemon

Species

scutellarioides

Cultivar

Copinto Bloody Mary

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Coleus, Painted Nettle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference168481

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Planting and care

The Coleus Copinto Bloody Mary plants are easy to grow. Plant them after the last frosts, preferably in a semi-shaded or possibly shaded position, but bright and sheltered from the wind. Morning sun is well tolerated, but hot exposures should be avoided. They need a light and humus-rich soil, but well-drained, and appreciate a supply of fertilizer. They are not demanding on the nature of the soil and tolerate limestone well. You can plant your coleus in pots, where they will need to be regularly watered. Apply a little liquid fertilizer every two weeks, from June to September. Remove the flowers as soon as they appear to prolong the life of the plant. Usually grown as annuals, they are actually fragile perennials: by bringing them indoors at the first frosts, you can extend their lifespan for a few years. Outdoor cultivation is possible by the seaside, with good mulching in winter. Prune lightly in March.

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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Fertile, well-draining, light.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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