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Solenostemon Copinto Long Island Ice Tea

Solenostemon scutellarioides Copinto Long Island Ice Tea
Coleus, Painted Nettle, Flame Nettle

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This variety of coleus, vigorous, quickly forms a beautiful upright clump. Its leaves display a very warm colour, between apricot and bronze, highlighted by fine red veins. Frost-sensitive, Coleus are cultivated as indoor plants or in the garden as annuals to decorate balconies and terraces. They also make very decorative plants for flower beds. Preferably place them in partial shade, or in non-scorching sunlight.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
55 cm
Spread at maturity
55 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

The Coleus Copinto Long Island Ice Tea is a variety of Plectranthus whose foliage evokes the eponymous cocktail with the warmth and sweetness of its amber colour; its leaves blend apricot, caramel, and bronze, a colour nicely accentuated by fine red veins. Vigorous and with a well-defined appearance, the plant has an upright, bushy habit. Being frost-sensitive, Coleus plants are cultivated as indoor plants or in gardens as annuals to decorate balconies and terraces. They are also particularly decorative in seasonal compositions and contemporary designs. Their exotic charm makes a big impression and they require little maintenance, in semi-shade and in moist soil

 

Coleus, also known as Solenostemon and recently renamed Plectranthus, are plants related to Basil and nettle. They belong to the mint family, as indicated by their small bilabiate flowers with elongated lower lip, their fleshy square stems, and their toothed and velvety leaves on the underside. This genus includes around sixty species of frost-tender perennial shrubs, native to Asia and tropical Africa. Horticulture has produced numerous hybrids and cultivars, including many descendants of Solenostemon scutellarioides.

The Coleus 'Copinto Long Island Ice Tea' forms an upright, dense, and rounded clump, reaching about 55 cm (22in) in all directions in one season. The sturdy and branched stems bear medium-sized leaves with small serrations along the edges. The slightly hairy lamina varies in colour, ranging from amber to orange. The flowering, which is late and sporadic in this selection, is discreet. Occasionally, pale mauve-blue flowers may appear at the end of the season. It is often recommended to remove these flowers so that the plants do not exhaust themselves producing seeds and can maintain generous foliage.

 

Coleus, sometimes referred to as 'painted nettles' due to their incredibly diverse foliage, are irreplaceable for adding a beautiful exotic touch to any setting in the garden or indoors, where they can live for several years. They prefer semi-shaded exposure, which can be found on the edge of a bed of tall perennials or shrubs, or in a cool rockery exposed to the north or east, away from the scorching rays of the sun. They allow for creating small mosaic-like beds of colours and pair well with begonias in flower pots. The richness of their colours makes them somewhat difficult to combine: small ferns like Polypodium or purple heart (Tradescantia pallida) will be good companions for Coleus Copinto Long Island Ice Tea. They also go particularly well with begonias in flower pots.

Note: Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them in sheltered areas (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before being placed outdoors once the risk of frost has definitively passed.

 

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time October
Inflorescence Cluster

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour bronze

Plant habit

Height at maturity 55 cm
Spread at maturity 55 cm
Growth rate very fast

Botanical data

Genus

Solenostemon

Species

scutellarioides

Cultivar

Copinto Long Island Ice Tea

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Coleus, Painted Nettle, Flame Nettle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference168521

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Planting and care

The Coleus Copinto Long Island Ice Tea are easy to grow plants. Plant them after the last frost, preferably in a partially shaded or possibly shaded, but bright and sheltered from the wind. Morning sun is well tolerated, but hot exposures are to be avoided. They need a light and humus-rich soil, but well-drained and appreciate a fertilizer input. They are not demanding on soil type and tolerate limestone well. You can plant your coleus in pots, where they will need to be regularly watered. Apply a little liquid fertilizer every two weeks, from June to September. Remove the flowers as soon as they appear to prolong the life of the plant. Usually grown as annuals, they are actually fragile perennials: by bringing them in at the first frost, you can extend their life for a few years. Outdoor cultivation is possible by the seaside, with good mulching in winter. Plan for light pruning in March.

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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Fertile, well-draining, light.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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