Coleus Chili Pepper® – Upright Coleus Plant

Add vibrant color and bold texture to mixed containers or garden beds with Coleus Chili Pepper®, an upright coleus featuring striking red foliage with strong visual impact. This compact, versatile plant thrives in both sun and shade, making it a standout accent in landscapes, borders, and container designs.

Easy to grow and maintain, Coleus Chili Pepper® delivers long-lasting color throughout the growing season and pairs beautifully with other foliage and flowering plants for a dynamic display.

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides

• Common Name: Coleus

• Hardiness: 38°F (3.3°C)

• Bloom Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn

• Plant Habit: Upright

Growing Requirements

• Sun Exposure: Shade to Sun

• Water Needs: Heavy

• Fertilizing: Once monthly

• Spacing: 16–18 inches (41–46 cm)

• Height: 12–18 inches (30–46 cm)

• Width: 16–18 inches (41–46 cm)

Key Features

• Bold red foliage adds striking color to any planting

• Performs well in both sun and shade

• Ideal for mixed containers, borders, and accent plantings

• Compact, upright growth habit

• Easy to grow and maintain