About
Coleus madagascariensis 'Lynne' (v) is a low-growing, bushy perennial characterized by its square stems and rounded, scalloped leaves that are a mid-green shade with uneven white edges. When the leaves are crushed, they release a minty aroma.
About the genus
This genus consists of annual or perennial herbs and shrubs, with some species exhibiting succulent or tuberous characteristics. They are among the simplest plants to propagate. The soft-textured foliage contributes rich colors, including red, pink, green, and purple, enhancing garden beds, borders, and container arrangements.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
- Plant type
- Bedding, Houseplants
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Hanging basket, Houseplants, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost in full light, with shade from hot sun. During the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately in winter. Outdoors, plant out after the last frosts into moderately fertile soil in sun or light shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by stem tip cuttings at any time of year
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free