{"product_id":"painted-nettle-coleus-roy-pedley-welsh-grown","title":"Coleus 'Roy Pedley' - Welsh Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking coleus grown for its richly coloured foliage rather than its flowers, Coleus ‘Roy Pedley’ features dramatic velvety leaves with deep burgundy to near-black centres, vibrant pink tones and bright lime-green margins. Fast-growing and easy to care for, it’s perfect for adding bold colour to bright indoor spaces, containers and sheltered summer displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eColeus ‘Roy Pedley’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eColeus, Painted Nettle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA cultivated hybrid developed from tropical Coleus species native to Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light. A little gentle morning or evening sun helps maintain the vivid leaf colours, but avoid prolonged hot afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKeep the compost evenly moist, allowing the top 2–3cm to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid letting the plant dry out completely, as this can cause leaves to wilt and drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePrefers average to high humidity but adapts well to normal household conditions. Higher humidity encourages lush, healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrows best between 18–27°C. Protect from temperatures below 10°C and avoid cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant in a fertile, free-draining peat-free houseplant compost. Adding a little perlite will improve drainage while retaining sufficient moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser. Reduce feeding during autumn and winter when growth naturally slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA fast-growing, bushy plant that typically reaches 30–60cm tall and wide indoors, though it can grow larger outdoors during the summer. Regular pinching encourages a fuller, more compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduces small spikes of pale blue or lavender flowers during the growing season. These are generally removed, as flowering can reduce the plant’s energy for producing its colourful foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToxic to cats, dogs and horses if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch out the growing tips regularly to encourage a dense, bushy plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove flower spikes as they appear to keep the foliage looking its best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the pot every few weeks for even growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColeus root very easily from stem cuttings, making them simple to propagate and share.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be moved outdoors in summer once all risk of frost has passed, provided it is acclimatised gradually to brighter conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"10cm","offer_id":44004234264829,"sku":"9882069720961","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/painted-nettle-coleus-roy-pedley-welsh-grown-584006.jpg?v=1689215036","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/painted-nettle-coleus-roy-pedley-welsh-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}