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wizard mix coleus advice?

18 years ago

i was at lowe's today and bought a 6pk of the wizard mix coleus. i planted them all in a large container and it now sits on a patio that will only get sun from 4-6p. is this too much or too intense sun for this series?

also, how long can i expect them to live since i am just now planting? here in my part of texas, it starts to cool down (barely) in oct, but will not get cold until jan or feb.

thanks in advance for all advice :)

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username_5
18 years ago
2 hours of sun isn't too much I don't think. I grew the wizard mix from seed last year and it was in a spot that got a couple hours morning and evening sun. Granted I am in Wisc so my sun isn't as intense as yours, but still I think they should be just fine.

Dunno how long they will last, my guess is until you get a decent frost.
tommyr_gw Zone 6
18 years ago
Late afternoon sun is fine, early morning is fine too. The Sun's energy is weaker at those times of day.

Tom
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