Coleus - Stained Glassworks Golden Gate

Coleus - Stained Glassworks Golden Gate is a dazzling annual plant celebrated for its golden-yellow foliage veined with vivid green, making it a show-stopping addition to shade gardens, patio containers, or indoor displays. This coleus variety provides lasting color all season, excelling in both partial shade and bright indirect light, while its compact, upright growth habit makes it perfect for edging, borders, and mixed arrangements. Stained Glassworks Golden Gate coleus is remarkably easy to care for, maintaining its bold coloration and lush appearance with minimal effort, and adapts beautifully to cool climates and a wide range of soil types. Ideal for gardeners seeking foliage with dynamic visual appeal, this coleus creates a radiant focal point in any landscape or container garden.

Key Features

Golden-yellow leaves with green veins offer unique, eye-catching contrast. Adapts well to partial shade and bright indirect light for versatile placement. Upright, compact habit is perfect for containers, borders, and edging. Provides season-long color with minimal maintenance in cool climates. Easy-care annual ideal for gardeners of all experience levels. Brightens shaded areas and complements a variety of companion plants.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements: - Prefers partial shade to full shade, with 2-4 hours of filtered sunlight daily.

2. Watering: - Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding waterlogged conditions.

3. Soil Type: - Thrives in well-draining, fertile loamy soil. Enrich with compost for best growth.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone: - Hardy to Zone 3b; avoid exposure to frost and cold drafts. Optimal temperature range is 15-25°C (59-77°F).

5. Fertilizer: - Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every month during the growing season.

6. Pruning & Maintenance: - Pinch back stems to promote bushy growth and remove flower spikes to extend foliage quality.

7. Special Notes: - Non-toxic to pets. Treat as an annual in Zone 3b or bring indoors before the first frost.