Coleus Ignite™ Heartbreaker

General Information

Full-bodied plant is great for the landscape or large pots. Takes both sun and shade.

Grower Information

Beautiful pink foliage pattern does not fade in the full sun! Matches Henna for habit.
  • Beautiful pink foliage pattern.
  • Matches Henna for habit.
'UF16-91-25'
Protection Information: PP32,873
(Flowering Only License)

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Growing Information

General Information

Height: 14 - 26 in. (36 - 66 cm)
Spread: 14 - 16 in. (36 - 41 cm)
Exposure: Shade, Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
Rooting Hormone: No
Average Days with Mist: 4-6
Pinch: No
Average Propagation Time (weeks): 2-3
Comments: Avoid stretch. Transplant on time. A daminozide spray (1,500-2,000 ppm) 10-12 days after stick can help to reduce stem elongation.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
Light Levels (fc): 4,000-10,000
Temperature Day: 74-85°F (23-29°C)
Temperature Night: 59-70°F (15-21°C)
Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
No. of Pinches: 0-2
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / D=Drench): Is responsive to daminozide(S) 2,500-3,500 ppm and chlormequat chloride(S) 1,000-1,500 ppm tank mix or uniconazole-P(S) 5-10 ppm.
Pests: Whitefly, aphids, thrips
Diseases: None
Finishing Comments: Pinch early to shape. Scout plants regularly for whitefly. Avoid crowding at all stages.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots: 1-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Pots: 4-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks

Garden Details

Scientific name: Solenostemon scutellarioides
Common Name: Coleus
Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit: Columnar, Upright
Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant, Water/Rain Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Once a month
Spacing: 8 - 10 in. (20 - 25 cm)
Height: 14 - 26 in. (36 - 66 cm)
Width: 14 - 16 in. (36 - 41 cm)
Exposure: Shade, Sun

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