General Information
Grape Expectations could be used for border planting because of its tall upright and mounding growth habit. It has Concord grape purple or velvetish vine colour with a fl ash of violet-pink or magenta in the centre which extends up to the margin. Leaves are purple underneath and stems and petioles are greenish purple in colour. This lovely coleus has neat and unique scalloped edges and a very refi ned habit. It can be planted in partial sun or high shade for best colour. It is an excellent choice for borders, mixed containers, garden beds, pots, baskets, etc. This “Grape Coloured Coleus” provides the most amazing true vibrant solid colour to any design or planting.
Salient features | |
Plant Height | 77.667 cm |
Number of leaves | 38.000 |
Number of branches | 5.000 |
Stem girth | 0.656 cm |
Length of the leaf with petiole | 18.833 cm |
Petiole length | 4.056 cm |
The diameter of the leaf stalk | 0.340 cm |
Leaf width | 10.833 cm |
Length of the leaf without petiole | 14.778 cm |
Source-
- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Ela, Old Goa, Goa