ColorBlaze® Rediculous® Coleus

Bold Red Foliage for Dramatic Garden Impact

Make a striking statement in containers and landscapes with ColorBlaze® Rediculous® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides), an award-winning annual prized for its vibrant red foliage on well-branched, upright plants. This adaptable variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and delivers long-lasting color without the need for flowers or deadheading.

Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or as a focal point in mixed containers, Rediculous® coleus combines heat tolerance with low maintenance, making it perfect for both outdoor landscapes and as a houseplant in cooler climates. Deer-resistant and grown for foliage, this coleus provides dramatic seasonal interest with minimal effort.

Key Features & Benefits

• Bold, upright red foliage that maintains color all season

• Award-winning selection for container and landscape use

• Heat tolerant and easy to grow

• Adaptable as a houseplant

• Deer resistant for added garden reliability

• Low-maintenance; deadheading not required

• Ideal for borders, containers, mass plantings, or as a focal point

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Coleus scutellarioides

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: 24–40 inches (61 cm–1.0 m)

• Spread: 18–36 inches (46–91 cm)

• Spacing: 18–24 inches (46–61 cm)

• Habit: Upright

• Container Role: Thriller

Foliage & Flower

• Foliage Color: Red

• Foliage Shade: Bold red

• Flower Color: Red

• Bloom Time: Grown for foliage

Growing Requirements

• Light: Full Sun to Full Shade

• Water Needs: Average; requires well-drained soil

• Soil Fertility: Average soil

• Maintenance: Easy

• Hardiness Zones: 10a–11b

• Best Uses: Border plants, containers, landscapes, mass plantings