Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Dark Chocolate'

Coleus

Tips for Homeowners:

Pinch flowers back as soon as they appear because the plant will attempt to complete its life cycle and die.  Best to provide evenly moist soils and fertilize with water soluble or time release fertilizer regularly.

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Beautiful accent plant with rich brown-red color that turns slightly burgundy in full sun.

  • Sun and heat tolerant
  • Unique and attractive foliage color
  • Burgundy shades appear in full sun

A beautiful accent for mixed container gardens or as a houseplant.

Height: 24-30 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Zone: 10-11
Color: Black, Burgundy

Interesting Notes about Coleus:

Coleus is a popular foliage plant and is used as an accent in mixed container gardens or in-ground plantings.  Today's varieties offer many choices on foliage colors, size and leaf shape, habit and light tolerance.  The options are innumerable and exciting, plus coleus is now available for planting in sunny locations where once they were known as a shade plant.  Whether shade-loving or sun-loving, light is important to achieve the best foliage color and will alter the color where the outcome may or may not be desireable.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Focal Point
  • Fast Growing
  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance
  • Great Foliage
  • Garden
  • Container
  • Vigorous

Foliage Color:

  • Burgundy
  • Red
  • Multi-Color

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Full Shade
  • Partial Sun

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Keep Well-Watered