Freckles Coleus
These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening.
The Coleus Freckles, 'Coleus hybrid', has creamy yellow foliage with bronze and orange splotches.
The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations.
Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow.
For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
Frost will cause them to die immediately.
The coleus plants are a tender perennials.
Coleus must have good soil drainage.
Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus.
Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched.
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Ladybugs are found in the US, mostly in the western states of Nevada and California. These 1/2 inch long beetles feed on whiteflies, mealybugs, scales, and aphids. Keep ladybugs around by spraying a little sugar water on a few leaves.
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