Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Coleus
Variety Name: Premium Sun Coral Candy
Genus: Solenostemon
Species: scutellariodes
Year: 2023
Common Name: Coleus
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: PanAmerican Seed
Close Market Comparison: Premium Sun Chocolate Covered Cherry
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Sun or shade
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Multi
Plant Habit: Mounded
Plant Height: 10-16 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes, 8″ or larger
Weather Tolerance: Heat, rain, wind
Garden Spacing: 10 inches
Hanging Basket: Yes
Low Edging: Yes
Medium Height Divider: Yes
HOW TO GROW
Full sun or full shade placement in containers or in-ground. Keep watered.
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “Leaves are vibrant on a very tight, densely leaved plant”
- “Each plant is very uniform, with only minor fading when in full sun”
- “Very nice habit, excellent color, very full, robust, and rounded”
- “This is excellent for container plantings”
- “Phenomenal compact growth habit with appealing foliage color”
Susan Mulvihill –
This marked the first time I’ve ever grown coleus from seed, and specifically Sun Coral Candy. It was really easy and I am so pleased with the results! The leaves are absolutely gorgeous with their bright pink accents surrounded by bronze and green margins. The plants have surpassed my expectations as far as their growth and health are concerned. I paired them with a coral begonia and calibrachoa in a deck pot. Stunning! https://www.susansinthegarden.com/