Kong Rose Coleus is a tender shade-loving evergreen perennial primarily grown for its dramatic foliage. The huge leaves are burgundy with rich rose venation and an irregular bright green margin emphasizing its ruffled edges. Its non-showy bloom is often removed to maintain foliage display. Grows best in partial sun and moist, loose well-drained soils. Annual if grown outdoors out of the 10-11 zones.
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Type: |
Perennial, Annual |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Watch for spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies. Wilt may occur with too much sun, while too much shade may make the plant leggy.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Geranium, Elephant Ears, Sweet Potato Vine
IMAGE: Mokkie, Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) 3, CC BY-SA 3.0 (2) Dhruvnarang21, Flora of india, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by Nemo's great uncle, #7290 painted nettle (キンランジソ)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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