Plant Type:
Herbaceous perennial
Coleus ‘Chocolate Covered Cherry’ is a fast growing and colourful herbaceous perennial that can add real impact to any garden or container display.
Cold Hardiness:
Tender
Coleus ‘Chocolate Covered Cherry’ is tender and will need to be protected from cold weather if you want it to survive winter.
Eventual Height:
30cm
These colourful foliage plants can reach heights of up to 30c. Our growers advice would be to pinch out the growing tips on young plants to encourage bushier growth.
Light requirements:
Partial Shade
Coleus ‘Chocolate Covered Cherry’ grows best in partially shaded conditions.
Water Requirements:
Frequent in summer
Caring for this plant:
Spring/Summer care: In summer water the plant frequently, this will ensure the leaves stay healthy. Fertilise Coleus plants once a week during spring and summer with a liquid feed to promote healthy growth.
Autumn/Winter care: In winter we recommend taking cuttings or bringing your Coleus plants indoors to protect them from cold weather.