Coleus 'Dipt in Wine'

Solenostemon scutellarioides

How to grow Coleus 'Dipt in Wine'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

This coleous can be used in borders, containers and beds. To keep the coleous in good shape pinch the flower buds as they appear. Plants should be brought indoors before frost damages the foliage. To add humidity place container in a tray of moist pebbles or mist.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Dipt in Wine is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Dipt in Wine from seed

Sow 0.0 inches (0.01 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 65°C / 149°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Dipt in Wine about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Dipt in Wine

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Dipt in Wine is a tender plant.

Harvesting Dipt in Wine

Other Names for Coleus 'Dipt in Wine'

Colorblazed coleous