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Plectranthus Scutellarioides "Coleus Red Baron" 17cmPot
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Plectranthus Scutellarioides "Coleus Red Baron" 17cmPot
Product Details
Weight: 3.00 kg
Coleus "Red Baron"
Product Description Coleus 'Red Baron' is a dramatic, high-impact foliage perennial prized for its intensely rich, velvety deep crimson-to-burgundy leaves. Accented with finely scalloped margins and subtle bright borders, this standout variety creates a lavish, saturated focal point in both garden beds and decorative containers. Its dense, self-branching stems form a lush, symmetrical mound that provides long-lasting colour contrast against lighter greens, silvers, and flowering companions.
Equally comfortable in filtered garden beds, sheltered borders, and patio groupings, 'Red Baron' performs exceptionally well across warm seasons. Bred for vigor and extended foliage interest, it holds its deep jewel-toned coloration beautifully, delivering reliable, low-maintenance garden appeal without relying on flowers for impact.
Plant Names
- Botanical Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Red Baron' (syn. Coleus blumei 'Red Baron', Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Red Baron')
- Common Names: Coleus Red Baron, Red Baron Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle Red Baron
Product Details
- Plant Type: Evergreen foliage perennial / warm-season bedding plant
- Foliage: Broad, velvety ovate leaves in rich shades of crimson, deep maroon, and burgundy with finely serrated margins
- Growth Habit: Dense, compact, upright mounded bush
- Mature Size: Approximately 40cm to 60cm high and 35cm to 50cm wide
- Light Requirements: Morning sun with afternoon shade, bright dappled light, or partial shade (protects velvety leaf texture and prevents sun scorch)
- Watering Needs: Moderate to regular; keep soil consistently moist, avoiding waterlogged roots
- Soil Preference: Rich, fertile, well-draining garden loam or potting soil enriched with organic compost
- Position: Shaded and semi-shaded borders, path edges, courtyard planters, and mixed patio containers
Benefits
🍷 Rich Velvet Crimson Foliage: Bold burgundy-red leaves provide striking, dark contrast in container and garden plantings
🌿 Compact, Bushy Mound: Naturally branches freely to create a full, tidy canopy without constant pinching
🪴 Outstanding Accent Plant: Pairs effortlessly with lime greens, chartreuse foliage, and bright annuals
✨ Consistent Season-Long Colour: Delivers non-stop, reliable garden colour directly through its vibrant leaves
🌱 Fast Establishing: Rapidly fills garden bed spaces and containers once settled into warm soil
Care & Maintenance
- Light: Position where it receives gentle morning sunlight or bright, filtered dappled shade. Intense, direct midday sun should be avoided to prevent foliage scorching or colour fading.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry. Maintain consistent, even moisture around the root zone, ensuring proper drainage.
- Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid foliage fertiliser every 3 to 4 weeks during spring and summer to maintain rich leaf tone and strong growth.
- Grooming: Pinch back the growing tips periodically to encourage denser, multi-branched mounds, and remove any small emergent flower spikes to keep the plant's energy focused entirely on lush foliage.
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