Plant Spotlight: Terra Nova ‘Cuckoo’

Breeder-provided benefits
‘Cuckoo’ coleus is very grower friendly, as there are no PGRs or pinching required, and they grow within four to 10 weeks depending on the pot size. No two leaves are alike on ‘Cuckoo.’ Plants are compact and can stand alone, or be planted with others in containers.

Habit
Upright, mounding habit; naturally full branching

Grows to height/width
16 inches high, 24 inches wide

Sun / shade requirements
Full sun to full shade

USDA Zones
Annual zones 3-11

Consumer care requirements
Very low maintenance, enjoys regular water and feeding. Full sun to full shade. Self-branching.

Year introduced
2015

Works well with these plants in the container
‘Cuckoo’ plays well with other plants in the container or in the garden, but it has enough interest to stand alone or in clusters. Plant ‘Cuckoo’ with Thunbergia vine ‘Blushing Susie’ and Papaya colored petunias. Combine ‘Cuckoo’ with Kudos ‘Coral’ Agastache and ‘Firefly’ Coreopsis.