Overview
Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem' is a bushy bedding in the genus Coleus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.6–0.75 metres tall. Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.
About
Coleus scutellarioides, commonly known as coleus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to southeast Asia through to Australia. Typically growing to 60–75 cm (24–30 in) tall and wide, it is a bushy, woody-based evergreen perennial, widely grown for the highly decorative variegated leaves found in cultivated varieties.
About the genus
Coleus is a genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs, sometimes succulent, sometimes with a fleshy or tuberous rootstock, found in the Afro-Eurasia tropics and subtropics.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Coleus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.6–0.75 metres
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem'
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Scale insects, Glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem'?
Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem' need?
Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem' grow?
Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem' reaches a height of 0.6–0.75 metres.
Is Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem' hardy in the UK?
Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem'?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.
