Coleus Burgundy Wedding Train

Stunning colors and patterns for full sun and shade.
Premium varieties are very late to never flowering.
Low-maintenance, high-impact plants are perfect for large pot programs and landscaping.

Distinctive “wedding train” trailing habit, dark color and unique texture are great for shade containers and baskets. Hardy until frost and thrives in the heat.

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General Information

Height: 10-12" (25-30cm)

Spread: 24-36" (61-91cm)

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 B-Nine 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: Generally not needed. Sumagic(S) 5-10 ppm or a B-Nine 2,500-3,500 ppm and Cycocel 1,000-1,500 tank mix(S) can be used to maintain habit as needed.

Pests: Thrips, aphids, whitefly

Diseases: Root rot

Comments: Lava Rose Coleus will generally not require any PGR applications during production. Plants should be pinched only as needed since Lava Rose is extremely free-branching.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 6-8 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-4 ppp, 8-11 weeks