Red Head Coleus - 1x Mini Houseplant Plug Plant - Deep Red Coleus - Easy Care

Description: Coleus scutellarioides ‘Redhead’, also known as Solenostemon ‘Redhead’ , is a striking foliage plant with soft, velvety, vivid red leaves edged with fine serrations. A winner of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit (AGM), this cultivar is valued for its intense color, bushy habit, and versatility in both garden displays and indoor containers. Key Features: Botanical name: Coleus scutellarioides ‘Redhead’ Common name: Coleus ‘Redhead’ Family: Lamiaceae Habit: Bushy, compact, evergreen (tender perennial) Foliage: Soft red leaves with fine serrations; evergreen in frost-free conditions Flower: Small and inconspicuous; grown primarily for decorative foliage Hardiness rating: H1C (requires frost protection) RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM): Yes – recognized for reliability and performance Size and Growth: Ultimate height: 0.5–1 m Ultimate spread: 0.5–1 m Time to ultimate height: 1–2 years Care Instructions: Light: Bright filtered or moderate light indoors; partial shade to full sun outdoors (avoid scorching midday sun). Soil: Peat-free, loam-based, humus-rich compost that retains moisture but drains well. Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid allowing the plant to dry out completely. Position: Best suited for a sheltered east- or south-facing aspect when outdoors. Temperature: Grows best at 15–25°C; not frost hardy. Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during active growth. Pruning: Pinch out growing tips to encourage branching and create a bushier form. Trim back before overwintering indoors. Propagation: By softwood cuttings in summer for identical plants. May also be grown from seed in early spring, though cultivars may not come true to type. Suggested Uses: Patio containers and summer bedding displays Conservatory or glasshouse planting Tropical or sub-tropical themed gardens Indoor decorative plant in bright locations Pests and Diseases: May occasionally be affected by mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly, or scale insects under cover. Generally disease-free. What You Will Receive: One healthy Coleus scutellarioides ‘Redhead’ plant. Supplied in a nursery pot; exact size and pot type provided in the listing details. Shipping and Handling: Plants are carefully packaged to prevent damage during transit. Ships within stated handling timeframe; combined postage available when possible. Weather delays may occur during periods of cold temperatures. Notes: Non-hardy; must be brought indoors or protected from frost. Ideal for brightening indoor spaces or adding color contrast to mixed plantings. Natural variation in foliage tone may occur depending on light conditions.

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