Redhead Coleus is a tender shade-loving evergreen perennial primarily grown for its dramatic bright red foliage with scalloped 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 outside 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: |
1.5' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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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
IMAGES: Photo by cultivar413, 190908 045 Chicago Botanic Gdn - Crescent Garden, (2) Photo by Fred Ortlip, Back yard • 8-9-2015
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
