The Stained Glassworks Coleus makes a great contrast shade plant

About The Stained Glassworks Coleus Trailing Plum

The Stained Glassworks Coleus Trailing Plum makes a great contrast color annual and really does resemble a stained glass piece, hence the name.

While there are many other coleus varieties to choose from in the Stained Glassworks series, the Trailing Plum offers an intriging trailing habit. I had never planted a trailing coleus before and this one amazed me with its fullness and yet trailing ability.

I planted mine in a standing basket (see above large image taken August 27, 2009). As with many of my plants in the 2009 spring year, the tips froze but the Coleus made a slow comeback. As with all coleus varieties, they are very susceptible to frost.

This Coleus does like a bi-monthly feeding and unlike some other varieties, this one can tolerate some light filtered sun (not direct sun).

Try planting the Trailing Plum in a container or basket loaded with brilliant red or hot pink Impatiens.

Companion plants: Fuchsia, the Magilla Purple Perilla or the New Guinea Impatiens.

Check out my Site Index Page for a listing of additional annuals and perennials to plant in your flower garden design.

Stained Glassworks Coleus Trailing Plum Features

• plant in part sun or shade
• great harmony color or contrast color. I planted mine with hanging ivy and red impatiens
• grows to 15" tall/long
• plant in hanging baskets, containers or use as annual groundcover in the shade
• fertilize with high nitrogen/bi-monthly
• water requirements are moderate to heavy

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