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Coleus ‘Black Dragon’ is an absolutely stunning addition to any flower bed or garden. This beautifully ornamental plant is almost black with deep pink centres and makes for an ideal border or patio plant. The leaves are spectacular, both for their red-to-midnight-purple color shading and their rippling edges, almost gothic in appearance. Compact, very showy, and easy to grow, it’s a must-have for anyone with a patch of shade to fill.
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Growing Information
| Common Name | Coleus |
|---|---|
| Genus | Coleus |
| Exposure | Sheltered |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand, Clay |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Moist / Well Drained |
| Height (Max.) | 10-50cm |
| Spread (Max.) | 30cm |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Foliage Colour | Black |
| Planting | Thrives in fertile, moist, well‑drained soil in sun or partial shade; water in dry spells and pinch to maintain compact plants with vibrant foliage |
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4L, 2L & 1L refer to pot volume in litres. 9cm, 7cm & 5cm refer to pot diameter. These are common terms used in plant retail to indicate the size of a plant root system. Leaf & stem growth on plants varies widely by variety and time of year. Usually, 1L/2L/4L plants can be anywhere between 20-60cm tall & 5/7/9cm plants will be around 10-30cm tall. However, this may be less if the plant is naturally low growing or if it is a herbaceous plant in winter.
Plug plants are small plants grown from seeds or cuttings in cell trays. Their root systems start from about 1cm and the largest plug plants, described as extra-large or jumbo, are usually around 4cm. Plug plants can be great value to buy but they will need some extra care to get them started. We recommend planting each plug plant into its own 7 or 9cm pot (about the size of a standard mug), NOT directly into open ground or large pots. Ensure the pot has plenty of holes underneath and preferably over two tiers for even better drainage.