Coleus has undergone major changes in recent years. Although the flower spikes produced by coleus are insignificant, the foliage colors can be incredible. Coleus foliage now comes in a brilliant range of colors, including pink, red, yellow, lime green, maroon and orange. Some of the newest varieties are exotically streaked or blotched with several different colors in the leaves. Other, newer varieties are fringed with a contrasting color around the edge.Just a few coleus plants will make a bold garden accent, but plan to keep the plants "pinched off" to encourage branching from the base. Coleus can tolerate a wide range of soil types but all require well-drained soil and they do like plenty of water. Also, watch for occasional infestations of mealy bugs on the stems. These pests can be controlled with a general purpose insecticide. Striking burgundy foliage color all season. Tremendous light and heat tolerance for a coleus, Attractive even at a distance.
Exposure: Full sun to moderate shade
Size: Height 36 inches tall, 24 inches wide
Care: Needs well-drained soil. Don't water too frequently
especially in heavy soils.
especially in heavy soils.
Source:://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/cemap/coleusburgundy/coleusburgundy.html
