Coleus argentatus 'Silver Shield'

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

Pinch out growing tips to promote bushiness

Propagate by cuttings

May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, glasshouse whitefly and slugs

Generally disease-free