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coleus 'Buttermilk'

Coleus scutellarioides 'Buttermilk' (v)

Genus: Coleus
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

'Buttermilk' is an erect plant to 60cm with green leaves mottled with creamy-white; insignificant pale blue flowers may be borne at any time of year

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost in bright filtered to moderate light. Pot up annually in spring. Grow outdoors in humus-rich moist but well-drained soil, enriched with well rotted manure. Provide a sheltered frost-free environment

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by mealybugs, scale insects and glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years