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Colorblaze® Golden Dreams
Coleus
Colorful chartreuse foliage with red veins. It performs well in both sun and shade, as long as there is reasonable humidity. In very low humidity environments, it will need afternoon shade.
| Blossom Color | Chartreuse with red veins |
| Bloom Season | Spring, Summer |
| Exposure | Sun or Shade |
| Height | 14-18 in |
| Width | 18-24 in |
| Spacing | 12-18 in |
| Container Sizes | |
| Hardiness Zones | 10, 11 |
| Wildlife Attracted | No Wildlife Attracted |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
| Features | Colorful chartreuse foliage with red veins. It performs well in both sun and shade, as long as there is reasonable humidity. In very low humidity environments, it will need afternoon shade. |
| Available Seasons | Spring, Summer |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
Great for landscapes and coleus for containers. This coleus plant provides vibrant foliage color and works beautifully as a chartreuse foliage plant in mixed plantings. |
| Maintenance Notes |
Many people feel that coleus plant varieties look best before they flower. We have worked hard to choose coleus that bloom late in the season or not at all. To keep foliage in top shape, pinch off the blooms as they appear if you wish.
Rules of Thumb for Overwintering Plants Indoors: 1. Choose only healthy plants 2. Bring Plants indoors before frost damages foliage 3. Treat for disease and insects before bringing plants indoors 4. Place in bright areas and add humidity using pebble trays or spray bottles 5. Be careful not to over water 6 When active growth starts in spring, fertilize and prune as needed 7. Introduce your plants slowly to outdoor conditions in spring
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance for this coleus for containers, especially when used as a coleus for sun or shade and vibrant chartreuse foliage plant. |
| 2024 | Perfect Score - Texas Tech University |
| 2024 | Top Performer, Gold Medal Winner - Champaign County Illinois Master Gardener Idea Garden |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Sun - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Shade - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2021 | Perfect Score - Texas Tech University |
| 2020 | FlameProof Plants - Dallas Arboretum |
| 2020 | People's Picks Awards - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2020 | Top Performer - People's Choice - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2020 | Top Performer - Early Season - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2019 | Perfect Score all Season - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2019 | Perfect Score all Season/Gold medal - Champaign County Illiniois Master Gardener Idea Garden |
| 2019 | Field Day People's Choice - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2019 | Top Performer - Sun - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2019 | Top Performer - Dallas Arboretum |
| 2018 | Field Day People's Choice - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2018 | Top Performer - University of Guelph |
| 2018 | Top Performer - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2018 | Top Performer - Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield |
| 2018 | Top Colorful Coleus for Full Sun - Mississippi State University - Poplarville |
| 2018 | Top Performer - Raker Trial |
| 2018 | Top Performer - Penn State University |
| 2018 | Perfect Score All Season - University of Georgia |
| 2018 | Top Performer - Colorado State University |
| 2018 | Perfect Score All Season - Grower Choice - Ohio State University - Columbus |
| 2018 | Top Performer - Oregon State University |
| 2018 | Leader of the Pack - Early Season - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2018 | Plant of Distinction - University of Georgia |
| 2018 | Top Performer - Jardin Daniel A. Seguin |
| 2018 | Top Perfomer - Jardin Botanique Roger-Van den Hende |
| 2018 | Top Performer - University of Wisconsin |
| 2018 | Perfect Score All Season - Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens |
| 2018 | Top 10 - Foliage Plant - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2018 | Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2018 | Mississippi Medallion - Mississippi State University |
| 2018 | Top Performer - Texas Tech University |
| 2018 | Leader of the Pack - All Season - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2018 | People's Choice - University of Georgia |
| 2018 | Leader of the Pack - Late Season - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2018 | Excellent - Warm Season - Disney |
| 2018 | Best of Show - University of Tennessee - Jackson |
| 2018 | Perfect Score All Season - University of Tennessee - Jackson |
| 2018 | Best of the Best - University of Georgia |
| 2018 | Gold Medal - Champaign County Illiniois Master Gardener Idea Garden |
| 2018 | September Showstopper - Champaign County Illiniois Master Gardener Idea Garden |
| 2018 | Highlight Plant - Mississippi State University - Poplarville |
| 2018 | Perfect Score All Season - University of Minnesota - Morris |
| 2018 | Top Performer - South Dakota State - McCrory Gardens |
| 2018 | Top Performer - Cornell University |
| 2017 | Top 10 - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids |