Gay's Delight Coleus – 3 Live Starter Plants (4–6 in) – Shipped Without Pot
About This Plant
Gay's Delight Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) is an ornamental foliage plant prized for its vibrant, multicolored leaves and bushy growth. This variety is grown for foliage, with color intensifying under proper light. It is a fast-growing perennial commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates.
What You Will Receive
3 live Gay's Delight Coleus starter plants, each approximately 4–6 inches tall. Healthy rooted plants shipped without pots, with roots wrapped in soil to maintain moisture during transit. Carefully packaged for safe delivery.
- 3 live Gay's Delight Coleus starter plants
- Approximately 4–6 inches tall each
- Healthy rooted plants shipped without pots
Growing Information
Common Name: Gay's Delight Coleus
Botanical Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides (Coleus)
Plant Type: Ornamental foliage perennial (commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates)
Growth Stage: Starter plants
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to bright indirect light
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Foliage: Colorful variegated leaves with patterns that intensify under proper light
Bloom Season: Grown primarily for ornamental foliage
Mature Height: 1–3 feet
Mature Width: 1–3 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–11 (grown as an annual or houseplant in colder climates)
Container Friendly: Yes
Care Tip: Pinch the growing tips regularly to encourage dense, bushy growth and remove flower spikes if they appear to help the plant focus energy on foliage. Provide bright, indirect light or morning sun with afternoon shade for best leaf color.
Live Plant Notice
Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.
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