Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Kakegawa CE12' ~ Kong® Red Coleus

Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Kakegawa CE12' ~ Kong® Red ColeusKong Red Coleus is a tender shade loving evergreen perennial primarily grown for its dramatic foliage. The huge leaves are dark burgundy with deep red 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. Type: Perennial, Annual Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread:

Kong Red Coleus is a tender shade-loving evergreen perennial primarily grown for its dramatic foliage.  The huge leaves are dark burgundy with deep red 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.

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: Mostafameraji, Greenhouses in mahallat 44, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Balaji Kasirajan, GBG Plant 20, CC BY-SA 3.0

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