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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-112

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Solenostemon scutellarioides Stained Glassworks 'Molten Lava' – Molten Lava Coleus

Annual grown for its bold red foliage
Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; water when dry
Plant in full sun
Pinch plants to encourage bushiness
Height: 24-36 inches; Width: 24-36 inches
Annual in USDA zones 2-9
Hardy in USDA zones 10-11:
- Zones 2-9: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; cut back foliage and bring indoors or root cuttings indoors before frost or discard plants after killing frost.
- Zones 10-11: Plant in spring; mulch in fall; prune away old foliage in fall.

Solenostemon scutellarioides Stained Glassworks 'Touch of Class' - Coleus

Annual grown for its golden foliage with red centers
Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; water when dry
Plant in full sun
Pinch plants to encourage bushiness
Height: 24-36 inches; Width: 24-36 inches
Annual in USDA zones 2-9
Hardy in USDA zones 10-11:
- Zones 2-9: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; cut back foliage and bring indoors or root cuttings indoors before frost or discard plants after killing frost.
- Zones 10-11: Plant in spring; mulch in fall; prune away old foliage in fall.

Acer palmatum 'Emperor' – Emperor Japanese Maple

Small to medium deciduous tree with deep purple leaves that change to red later in the season
Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring
Plant in full sun to light shade; prune while dormant in winter
Height: 20-25 feet; Width: 15-20 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 5-8:
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; red color may wash out in full sun in hot weather.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; red color may wash out in full sun in hot weather.

Gardening by Zip Code
If you're looking to start a gardening projectbut don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.

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