Glass Witch Doctor Coleus

Witch Doctor is the selection name associated with the Stained Glassworks coleus series; the Royal Horticultural Society records it as Solenostemon ‘Witch Doctor’ in that series. A nursery lists the product as Stained Glassworks™ Witch Doctor, with colorful foliage and inconspicuous blue flower spikes; the nursery lists it for USDA zones 10–11 and as a spring bloomer. [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/310673/solenostemon-witch-doctor-stained-glassworks-series/details) · [King’s Garden Center](https://www.kingsgardencenter.com/Plant-Name/Coleus-hybrida-Stained-Glassworks-Witch-Doctor-Coleus) ## Landscape use Use Witch Doctor for foliage contrast in borders and containers. King’s lists a mature height and spread of 12–24 inches and identifies the plant as an annual, while the RHS entry confirms the Stained Glassworks series association. Keep enough space around the plant for its foliage to remain visible within a mixed planting. [King’s Garden Center](https://www.kingsgardencenter.com/Plant-Name/Coleus-hybrida-Stained-Glassworks-Witch-Doctor-Coleus) · [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/310673/solenostemon-witch-doctor-stained-glassworks-series/details) ## Growing conditions King’s lists full shade, partial sun, and full sun, and describes average water with moist, well-drained soil. In hot climates, monitor plants in full sun more often because coleus in brighter sites and containers can dry faster. [King’s Garden Center](https://www.kingsgardencenter.com/Plant-Name/Coleus-hybrida-Stained-Glassworks-Witch-Doctor-Coleus) · [University of Minnesota Extension](https://extension.umn.edu/garden-and-home/yard-and-garden/gardening-in-minnesota/coleus) ## Maintenance Water as the soil begins to dry, and ensure containers drain freely. Remove flower stalks when foliage is the main display, and pinch stems as needed to keep a compact shape. [University of Minnesota Extension](https://extension.umn.edu/garden-and-home/yard-and-garden/gardening-in-minnesota/coleus)