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Solenostemon FlameThrower Spice Curry

Solenostemon scutellarioides FlameThrower Spice Curry
Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle

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This variety of coleus forms a compact tuft, as colourful as it is bright. Its small golden leaves are remarkably variegated with dark red and chartreuse throughout the season. It rarely flowers, requires little maintenance, and can be grown in both full sun and light shade. Frost-sensitive, Coleus are cultivated as indoor plants or in the garden as annuals to decorate balconies and terraces. They are also highly decorative plants for flower beds.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
44 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 Flame Thrower Spice Curry is a new variety that is remarkable both for the variegated colour of its leaves, its attractive dense habit, and its good tolerance to both sun and shade. The plant, particularly vibrant, forms a cushion covered with small golden leaves variegated with dark red and chartreuse throughout the season. It rarely flowers and requires little maintenance. Frost-sensitive, Coleus are cultivated as indoor plants or in the garden as annuals to decorate balconies and terraces. They also make particularly decorative plants in seasonal compositions.

 

Coléus, also known as Solenostemon or Plectranthus, are plants related to Basil. They belong to the mint family, as evidenced by their small bilabiate flowers with elongated lower lip, their fleshy square-sectioned stems, and their toothed and velvety leaves on the underside. This genus comprises around sixty species of tender shrubby perennials, native to Asia and tropical Africa. Horticulture has given rise to numerous hybrids and cultivars, including the Solenostemon scutellarioides of the 'Flame Thrower' series, selected for their ornamental qualities and ease of cultivation.

The Coleus 'Flame Thrower Spice Curry' forms compact clumps, not exceeding 40 cm (16in) in height and 45 cm (18in) in diameter in one season. The leaves are small, nicely toothed on the edges and slightly velvety. The center of the lamina is irregularly maculated with reddish-brown, forming a superb contrast with the rest of the leaf, which is yellow to chartreuse. The flowering, rare in this selection, is inconspicuous. It sometimes appears at the end of summer, in the form of small pale mauve-blue flowers. It is often advised to remove these flowers so that the plants do not exhaust themselves producing seeds and retain a generous foliage.

 

The coleus, sometimes called 'painted nettle' because of their incredibly diverse foliage, are irreplaceable for adding a beautiful exotic touch to any decor in the garden as well as in the house, where they will live for several years. They appreciate a semi-shady exposure, which can be found on the edge of a bed of tall perennials or bushes, or in a cool rockery, exposed to the north or east, away from the burning rays of the sun. They allow for the creation of small mosaic-like beds of colours and pair well with begonias in flower pots. The richness of their colours makes them somewhat difficult to pair: small ferns like Polypodium or purple misère (Tradescantia pallida) will be good companions for the Coleus Flame Thrower. They also go particularly well with begonias in flower pots.

Note: Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products reserved for knowledgeable gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before being planted outdoors once the risk of frost is definitively eliminated.

 

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time October
Inflorescence Cluster

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 44 cm
Growth rate very fast

Botanical data

Genus

Solenostemon

Species

scutellarioides

Cultivar

FlameThrower Spice Curry

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference167951

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Planting and care

The Flame Thrower Spice Curry Coleus are easy-to-grow plants, tolerant of exposure. Plant them after the last frosts, preferably in a semi-shaded or possibly shaded, but bright and sheltered from the wind. Sun is well tolerated, but scorching exposures should be avoided. They need a light and humus-rich soil, but well-drained and appreciate a fertilizer input. They are not demanding on the nature of the soil 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 fifteen days, from June to September. Remove the flowers as soon as they appear to prolong the life of the plant. Usually cultivated as annuals, they are actually delicate perennials: by bringing them indoors at the first frosts, you can extend their life for a few years. Outdoor cultivation is possible by the seaside, with good winter mulching. 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 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, lightweight.

Care

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

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