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Coleus scutellarioides 'Flame Thrower Chili Pepper'

Coleus

PP27269

Photo courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Stunning color and pattern
  • Blooms very late or never
  • Low maintenance
  • Ideal for pots or gardens
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Full Shade
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Average Water
Average Water



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers moist, well-drained soil; needs consistent moisture. Historically shade-lovers, but new cultivars tolerate full sun to full shade.


Height: 14-28 in
Spread: 14-24 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 10-11
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Container

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Multi-Color

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water


Genus Overview: Coleus

Common Name: Coleus

Vibrant foliage plants, known for their square stems and strikingly colorful leaves, often used in containers or beds. Thrives in warm moist conditions, often used in containers or beds