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Coleus Tickled Pickle Rooted Cutting Liner

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Tray Size

Sold in Liners of 100
Price Per Plug:	74.4 ¢
Total Per Tray:	$74.40

Partial Tray
Price Per Plug:	93.4 ¢
Split Tray of 35 - Total:	$32.69

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Coleus are wonderful plants for both full sun and shade locations. Coleus grow approximately knee-high. These plants are excellent for combination baskets, containers, or borders. Your customers will like how quickly Coleus grow and fill the landscape with color. They mix well with Verbena, Calibrachoa, and Bacopa since all of these varieties have similar cultural needs. Once they flower in the summer, you can either remove the spikes or leave them to attract pollinators.

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Tickled Pickle Selling Tips

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General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner

For best results with Coleus, we recommend using a well-drained soil with a well-balanced fertilizer and a constant feed program of 200 ppm N. Maintain a pH between 5.8 - 6.2. The EC should be between 1.5-2.0 mmhos (2:1 dilution). While Coleus love full sun, shadier conditions can produce more intense color in the leaves.

Flowering

Coleus produce long bloom spikes on top, but the flowers are not a selling point for this plant. Coleus are grown for their striking foliage, so pinching back the bloom spikes can maintain a more desirable appearance.

Pinching

First pinch 5-10 days after transplanting to your final container. Pinch regularly to encourage branching for height control and shape.

Spacing

Coleus should be spaced adequately to allow airflow and light penetration between the foliage. Usually 2’ centers on baskets will be enough.

Height Control

Apply plant growth regulators (like Bonzi) to reduce the need for pinching.

Pests

Aphids and whiteflies are the primary problem pests with Coleus.

Disease

Can be susceptible to downy mildew.To prevent this fungus, lower the humidity and water plants in the morning, allowing leaves to dry out thoroughly in the afternoon. (Horizontal fans at floor level can greatly improve air circulation to facilitate drying and reduce fungus problems.) If spores form (on the bottom of the leaf), treat with Adorn. Watch for botrytis while the days are short. This grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. The most common chemicals used to treat botrytis are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label’s instructions.

Planting Tickled Pickle Liners

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Rooted Cuttings

Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.

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Coleus Tickled Pickle Quick Reference Guide

4 Inch crop time	6 Weeks
10 Inch crop time	8-10 Weeks
Color	Green, Yellow, Pink
Habit	Mounding, Upright
Height	5-18 Inches
Light	Full Sun
Minimum Temp	60
Perennial Zone	11-12
Water Needs	Moderate
Patented Plant	Yes