‘Coleus Burgundy Wedding Train’ is a popular ornamental plant known for its striking foliage. Its vibrant colors and unique growth habit offer a distinctive visual appeal in various settings.
Key Characteristics of ‘Burgundy Wedding Train’
‘Coleus Burgundy Wedding Train’ features distinctive deep burgundy leaves, often highlighted by contrasting lime green or chartreuse edges. It has small, rounded leaves and a fine texture. It typically exhibits a creeping and trailing growth habit, which allows it to spill gracefully from containers or spread as a groundcover. The plant generally reaches a height of 10 to 18 inches and can spread between 18 and 36 inches wide.
Optimal Growing Conditions and Care
Light Requirements
‘Coleus Burgundy Wedding Train’ thrives best in partial to full shade, which helps maintain its vibrant foliage color. Intense direct afternoon sun can scorch leaves or fade their rich burgundy hues. Observing the plant’s leaf color indicates if it is receiving too much or too little light, ensuring the most intense coloration.
Watering Needs
Consistent moisture is important for ‘Coleus Burgundy Wedding Train’, requiring regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. The plant can quickly wilt if the soil becomes too dry, though it typically recovers rapidly once watered. To prevent stress, avoid letting the soil dry out completely between waterings.
Soil Preferences
This coleus variety grows well in moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. For container planting, a potting mix is beneficial. While ‘Burgundy Wedding Train’ is not particular about soil pH, it generally performs best in rich soils.
Temperature and Humidity
As a tropical plant, ‘Coleus Burgundy Wedding Train’ requires warm temperatures. It is sensitive to frost and should not be planted outdoors until nighttime temperatures consistently remain above 60°F (15.5°C). The optimal temperature range is between 70°F and 100°F (21°C to 38°C). In colder climates, it is often grown as an annual, but it can be overwintered indoors on a sunny windowsill.
Fertilization
Fertilization supports vigorous growth, particularly for plants grown in containers. A balanced, water-soluble fertilizer can be applied every two weeks for container-grown plants, or monthly for those in the ground, typically at half-strength. In rich soils, ‘Coleus Burgundy Wedding Train’ may not require frequent fertilization.
Propagating ‘Burgundy Wedding Train’
Propagating ‘Coleus Burgundy Wedding Train’ is straightforward, with stem cuttings being a common method. Take a 4 to 6-inch cutting from a healthy stem, making the cut just below a leaf node. Remove any leaves from the bottom half of the cutting to prevent them from rotting.
Cuttings can be rooted in water by placing them in a glass of room-temperature water in a bright location away from direct sunlight. Roots typically begin to form within two to three weeks. Alternatively, plant cuttings directly into pre-moistened, well-draining potting mix, ensuring the bottom leafless node is covered by soil. No rooting hormone is typically needed.
Creative Uses and Placement Ideas
The trailing habit of ‘Coleus Burgundy Wedding Train’ makes it a versatile plant for various display options. It excels as a “spiller” in container arrangements, cascading over the edges of pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes. This coleus also serves as a vibrant groundcover or a striking addition to garden beds and borders. It can also be grown as a houseplant in bright indoor locations, providing year-round color.