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overwintering coleus?
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Posted by cateyanne zone 5/6 Northern Oh (My Page) on Wed, Oct 8, 08 at 15:36
I hope I spelled this right. My mom has two very large beautiful coleus and would like to know if they can be overwintered? They are typically annual. These are very spectacular with a fuschia and dark purple/black leaf.( she didn't save the tag, so I don't know the name)
any one have success with keeping any variety of coleus? |
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RE: overwintering coleus?
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- Posted by marric Z5a Ontario (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 10, 08 at 9:39
| Were you thinking to bring in the whole plant or just cuttings? I tried bringing in the whole plant a few times. I found that all the leaves fell off and it took quite a while to recover (that was in my non-gardening days). These days I find it easier just to take cuttings. Coleus roots very quickly and you will have a lovely plant in no time. Marg |
RE: overwintering coleus?
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Thanks Marg,
i didn't really have a preference, I guess what ever way works if they can be overwintered at all. |
RE: overwintering coleus?
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| I used to grow coleus as house plants and put them out in the summer for extra color on the patio. I found that they needed frequent pruning when they were large to keep them looking nice so just used those cuttings to start new plants and threw out the large plant eventually. |
RE: overwintering coleus?
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| The cuttings will root in water in a week or two. Occasionally a cutting may rot, but usually they do well. I then grow then in a small pot (even large 'beer' cups) on the windowsill for winter. By the time spring comes, the plant is usually big enough to make a few cuttings. You can also save the 'Mother' plant, even trim her back quite a bit, though in that case I may be tempted to look out for bugs when you bring the plant inside. |
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