Coleus Florida Sun Rose

Stunning colors and patterns for full sun and shade.
Versatile, premium varieties are very late to never flowering.
Low-maintenance, high-impact plants are perfect for large pot programs and landscaping.
Rose-pink leaves are highlighted with burgundy and green speckles.

Rose-pink leaves are highlighted with burgundy and green speckles.

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Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 12-18" (30-46cm)

Spread: 12-14" (30-36cm)

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