Coleus 'Palisandra' is a gorgeous heirloom cultivar that was a favorite during the 'Coleus craze' of the late Victorian era. It's easy to see why! The soft, velvety, neatly serrated leaves of deepest burgundy-maroon look almost black and are quite possibly the purest and deepest colour in existence!
Cultivated for their highly variegated leaves, Coleus is a genus of flowering plants from the family Lamiaceae, and a native to tropical Africa, Asia and Australia.
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Originally selected as a houseplant, Giant Exhibition Palisandra is also a fine specimen for shady areas in the garden. This cultivar is one of a series of re-selected Victorian Coleus, by The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into 3 inch pots, and eventually 6 inch pots. They are best grown in a bright position but out of direct sunlight. Remove the flower spikes as they will weaken the plant.
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COLEUS 'Palisandra'
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