Queen Coleus Terrascape is a frost-tender coleus cultivar prized for its ornamental foliage and summer-to-fall blooms in zones 10-12. Growing to a compact 18-24 inches tall and wide, this variety thrives in full sun with consistently moist soil and rich, slightly acidic conditions. Its dramatic foliage and reliable flowering from June through November make it a standout choice for container gardens, borders, and tropical landscapes where vibrant color is desired.
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10-12
24in H x 18in W
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Queen Coleus Terrascape delivers bold foliage color paired with reliable summer and fall blooms, flourishing in full sun where many coleus varieties struggle. The compact, mounding habit stays tidy at 18-24 inches without aggressive pruning, and its preference for high water and consistent moisture means you'll see it thrive in containers where you can control soil conditions perfectly. Keep it evenly moist week to week, and it rewards you with season-long visual impact from June straight through November.
Queen Coleus Terrascape is grown primarily as an ornamental foliage and flowering plant in containers, raised beds, and garden borders where its vibrant coloring and compact form can be showcased. Its full-sun tolerance makes it valuable in sunny spots where shade-loving coleus varieties would fade or weaken. The plant works beautifully in mixed container plantings and as a specimen in small garden spaces.
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Start seeds indoors in a warm environment between 70-85°F for reliable germination. Sow on the soil surface or just barely covered, as coleus seeds benefit from light exposure. Begin seeds 6-8 weeks before your last frost date to have sturdy transplants ready after danger of frost passes.
Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed and soil has warmed. Harden off seedlings by gradually introducing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days. Space plants 2 inches apart, and ensure they go into consistently moist, well-draining soil in a full-sun location.
Pinch back growing tips early in the season to encourage a bushier, more compact form and fuller foliage development. Remove spent flower spikes as they appear to redirect energy into foliage color and shape. Light pinching throughout the growing season maintains the neat 18-24 inch mound and prevents legginess.
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