Features
Characteristics
Plant Needs
Red foliage on well-branched plants. Sun to shade tolerant and great in both landscapes and containers.
- Award Winner
- Adaptable As Houseplant
- Foliage Interest
- Deadheading Not Necessary
Characteristics
Plant Type:
Annual
Height Category:
Tall
Garden Height:
24 - 40 Inches
Spacing:
18 - 24 Inches
Spread:
18- 36 Inches
Foliage Colors:
Red
Flower Colors:
Red
Foliage Shade:
Red
Container Role:
Thriller
Resists:
Deer
Plant Needs
Light Requirement:
Sun or Shade
Maintenance Category:
Easy
Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage
Hardiness Zones:
10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Water Category:
Average
Soil Fertility Requirement:
Average Soil
Uses:
Border Plant, Container, Landscape, Mass Planting
Light Requirements:
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Uses Notes:
Great in both landscapes and containers.
See more red plants for your garden.
Maintenance Notes:
Many people feel that coleus look best before they flower. We have worked hard to choose coleus that bloom late in the season or not at all. To keep foliage in top shape, pinch off the blooms as they appear if you wish.
Learn more about growing a coleus plant.
Rules of Thumb for Overwintering Plants Indoors:
- Choose only healthy plants
2. Bring Plants indoors before frost damages foliage
3. Treat for disease and insects before bringing plants indoors
4. Place in bright areas and add humidity using pebble trays or spray bottles
5. Be careful not to over water
6 When active growth starts in spring fertilize and prune as needed
7. Introduce your plants slowly to outdoor conditions in spring
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
