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Week 13 – March 29, 2024

Plant Information

Kong Jr.™ Lime Vein Coleus, Premium Shade

  • Kong Jr.™ Lime Vein Coleus, Premium Shade - Bloom
  • Kong Jr.™ Lime Vein Coleus, Premium Shade - Commercial Landscape 1
  • Kong Jr.™ Lime Vein Coleus, Premium Shade - Commercial Landscape 2
  • Kong Jr.™ Lime Vein Coleus, Premium Shade - Commercial Landscape 3
  • Kong Jr.™ Lime Vein Coleus, Premium Shade - Landscape
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Poster: Foliage
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides

Common Name: Premium Shade Coleus

Hardiness Degree: 50°F (10.0°C)

Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright

Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 15 - 24" (38 - 61cm)

Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)

Width: 20 - 35" (51 - 89cm)

Exposure: Shade, Partial Sun

General Information: HUGE foliage with unique color combinations adds interest to shade garden beds and containers.

Grower Information:

Plug crop time: 5 to 6 weeks
Transplant to finish: 3 to 4 weeks

  • Kong Jr.'s heart-shaped leaves are 30% smaller than Kong’s, but just as stunning. They make Kong Jr. easier to ship, with less breakage and less loss. 
  • Leaf size is well-matched across the series. 
  • Well-branched, tidy habit is irresistible to shoppers. 
  • Performs well in landscapes, patio planters and mixed containers. 
  • Adds unique colours and patterns not available in Kong series. 
  • Also works in indoor plant programs.

Shows less veining and less to no rose midrib in the mahogany heart under brighter shade. In deeper shade, vein pattern is stronger and rose may appear in the mahogany heart at midrib.

'PAS904506'
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