Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Red Coat' ~ Red Coat Coleus

Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Red Coat' ~ Red Coat ColeusRed Coat Coleus is a tender shade loving evergreen perennial primarily grown for its dramatic bold red foliage with scalloped edges finely tipped in chartreuse. 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. The color is more intense with sun, or turn green with red centers in heavy shade. Type: Perennial, Annual Height: 1' 2'

Red Coat Coleus is a tender shade-loving evergreen perennial primarily grown for its dramatic bold red foliage with scalloped edges finely tipped in chartreuse.  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. The color is more intense with sun, or turn green with red centers in heavy shade.

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

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.