Coleus Lava Rose

Stunning colors and patterns for full sun and shade.
Versatile, premium varieties are very late to never flowering.
Low-maintenance, high-impact plants are perfect for large pot programs and landscaping.

Unique mounded and trailing coleus grows fast and full in combos and baskets. The dense, sturdy plants ship well. Great as a low-growing annual groundcover.

'Kakegawa CE1'

(Flowering Only License)

SEASON EXTENDER

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Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 6-10" (15-25cm)

Spread: 18-24" (46-61cm)

Exposure: Shade, Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: No

Average Days with Mist: 4-6

Pinch: No

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 2-3

Comments: Avoid stretch. Transplant on time. A B-Nine spray (1,500-2,000 ppm) 10-12 days after stick can help to reduce stem elongation.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 4,000-10,000

Temperature Day: 74-85°F (23-29°C)

Temperature Night: 59-70°F (15-21°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 0-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Generally not needed. Sumagic(S) 5-10 ppm or a B-Nine 2,500-3,500 ppm and Cycocel 1,000-1,500 tank mix(S) can be used to maintain habit as needed.

Pests: Thrips, aphids, whitefly

Diseases: Root rot

Comments: Lava Rose Coleus will generally not require any PGR applications during production. Plants should be pinched only as needed since Lava Rose is extremely free-branching.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 6-8 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-4 ppp, 8-11 weeks