Coleus argentatus 'Silver Shield'
A tender, evergreen, sub-shrubby perennial to 60cm tall, grown for its velvety, silver foliage. In summer, slender, purple inflorescences are produced; these bear small, blue-tinted white flowers
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Blue | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
A genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs, some of which can be succulent or tuberous in nature, and one of the easiest plants to propagate. Their velvety leaves add vibrant shades of red, pink, green and purple to beds and borders, pots and containers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in peat-free potting compost in filtered light. Water freely in growth and apply a high-nitrogen every 2 weeks. Outdoors, plant out after the last frosts into humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Pinch out young shoots and emerging flower spikes and to keep plants compact
Propagation
Propagate by cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pinch out growing tips to promote bushiness
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, glasshouse whitefly and slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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