{"product_id":"coleus-kong-red","title":"Coleus Kong Red - 5\" Premium Annual","description":"\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantCommonName\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKong Red Coleus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantBotanicName\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolenostemon scutellarioides 'Kong Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"NetPS-PlantQuickFactsBox\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantHeight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NetPS-PlantQuickFactsHeader\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e  20 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NetPS-PlantQuickFactsHeader\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  14 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantSunlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NetPS-PlantQuickFactsHeader\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"partial shade\" class=\"NetPS-PlantLightIcon\" src=\"https:\/\/plants.alsipnursery.com\/Content\/Images\/Icons\/NetPS-light-partshade.gif\" title=\"partial shade\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"full shade\" class=\"NetPS-PlantLightIcon\" src=\"https:\/\/plants.alsipnursery.com\/Content\/Images\/Icons\/NetPS-light-shade.gif\" title=\"full shade\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantHardiness\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NetPS-PlantQuickFactsHeader\"\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/span\u003e  (annual)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantGroup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NetPS-PlantQuickFactsHeader\"\u003eGroup\/Class:\u003c\/span\u003e  Kong Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantBrand\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NetPS-PlantQuickFactsHeader\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e  Ball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\" id=\"NetPS-PlantOFHeader\"\u003eOrnamental Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantOFPara1\"\u003eKong Red Coleus' attractive large serrated pointy leaves remain dark red in color with distinctive light green edges and tinges of cherry red throughout the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\" id=\"NetPS-PlantLAHeader\"\u003eLandscape Attributes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara1\"\u003eKong Red Coleus is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara2\"\u003eThis is a relatively low maintenance plant. The flowers of this plant may actually detract from its ornamental features, so they can be removed as they appear. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara3\"\u003eKong Red Coleus is recommended for the following landscape applications;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"NetPS-LAPara3-ap\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder Edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Garden Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging Baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\" id=\"NetPS-PlantPGHeader\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGPara1\"\u003eKong Red Coleus will grow to be about 20 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. Although it's not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGPara2\"\u003eThis plant does best in partial shade to shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGPara3\"\u003eKong Red Coleus is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alsip's Kingsbury Acres Grower Outlet","offers":[{"title":"5\" AKA","offer_id":44897693532360,"sku":"053MM","price":4.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/5481\/8760\/files\/COL13670-98077_Bloom.jpg?v=1769033094","url":"https:\/\/akagroweroutlet.com\/products\/coleus-kong-red","provider":"Alsip's Kingsbury Acres Grower Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}