(Coleus, Painted Nettle, Stained Glass Molten Lava Coleus)

Fast-growing and tolerant of sun, summer heat and humidity, the Molten Lava coleus boasts tapered dark red leaves that flare to fiery red on their edges. This compact tender perennial plant was developed by Glasshouse Works in Ohio, from plants that historically originated from Southeast Asia.

The leaves are tapered ovals held opposite each other on the stems. The edges are bluntly scalloped if not a bit undulating. Primarily dark red, the leaf blade quickly becomes bright red the closer to the...

(Coleus, Oompah Coleus, Painted Nettle)

Coleus are popular, bushy tender perennials that are planted for their spectacularly colored, often variegated, foliage. Originally from warm southeast Asia, where hardy, they will grow as upright to mounding evergreen shrubs. More often grown as a bedding or container plant, 'Oompah' has long, pointed, toothed leaves. Bright pink and purple are marbled in the center and splashed throughout the irregular green edge.

Coleus grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and part shade. Where summers...

(Coleus, Oxblood Coleus, Painted Nettle)

Oxblood coleus is striking on its own or in combination with sunny yellow flowers. The olive scalloped edges surround scarlet-red centers with prominant purple veining. In ther native southeast Asia, these tender perennials will grow as upright to mounding evergreen shrubs. In temperate climates, they are popular annuals in the garden.

Coleus grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and part shade. Where summers are cool, they may be grown in full sun. For best foliage color, remove flower...

(Coleus, Painted Nettle, Pineapple Coleus)

Pineapple coleus is a well-tested garden favorite. A tall cultivar, its large, heavily-textured golden leaves sport deep maroon edges. Coleus are popular, bushy tender perennials that are planted for their spectacularly colored, often variegated, foliage. They are shade-loving and originate from southeast Asia. Where hardy, they will grow as upright to mounding evergreen shrubs.

Coleus grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and part shade. Where summers are cool, they may be grown in full...

(Coleus, Painted Nettle, Plum Good Coleus)

With its low, spreading habit, Plum Good coleus are super for hanging baskets. Dark burgundy and purple bi-colored foliage is margined with bright gold. Coleus are popular, bushy tender perennials that originate from warm southeast Asia. Where hardy, they will grow as upright to mounding evergreen shrubs but are also well-suited to providing color in the seasonal landscape.

Coleus grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and part shade. Where summers are cool, they may be grown in full sun....

(Coleus, Painted Nettle, Plum Parfait Coleus)

Coleus are popular, bushy tender perennials that are planted for their spectacularly colored, often variegated, foliage. They are shade-loving and originate from southeast Asia. Where hardy, they will grow as upright to mounding evergreen shrubs. The cultivar 'Plum Parfait' features narrow ruffled leaves with deep reddish-purple centers, the color brightening as it spreads to pencil-thin chartreuse edges.

Coleus grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and part shade. Where summers are cool,...

(Coleus, Painted Nettle, Rustic Orange Coleus)

A great plant that will subtly brighten up a shady spot. Rustic Orange coleus are popular, bushy tender perennials that are planted for their spectacularly colored foliage. They are shade-loving but sun-tolerant and originate from southeast Asia. Where hardy, they will grow as upright to mounding evergreen shrubs. Large salmon-orange leaves have pink veins and are tipped with creamy yellow.

Coleus grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and part shade. Where summers are cool, they may be...

(Coleus, Painted Nettle, Saturn Coleun)

A sun-tolerant coleus that packs a punch. Saturn coleus are popular, bushy tender perennials that are planted for their spectacularly colored foliage. They originate from southeast Asia. Bright burgundy-red foliage is highlighted with irregular chartreuse centers on these spectacular summer plants. The red intensifies in sun. Where hardy, they will grow as upright to mounding evergreen shrubs.

Coleus grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and part shade. Where summers are cool, they may...

(Coleus, Painted Nettle, Sedona Coleus)

Henna coleus is a bushy tender perennial with rounded, teethed leaves of rose-orange, orange and yellow-orange. It is a terrific plant to grow in either full sun or full shade, but coloration is lackluster in deep shade gardens. In its mature form, 'Sedona' is well-branched, bushy and rounded in habit. Where hardy, it will grow into an evergreen shrub with spikes of purple-blue flowers at stem tips. Otherwise, grow it as an easy annual plant. As temperatures cool in autumn, the leaf colors intensify...

(Coleus, Painted Nettle, Solar™ Red Coleus)

Offering sun tolerance and flamboyant foliage, this cultivar of a long-popular tender perennial from Southeast Asia was selected by Hatchett Creek Farms in Gainesville, Florida. Paired along bright green stems, the oval, bluntly toothed, magenta-red leaves have burgundy undertones and narrow green rims. This compact, bushy, upright plant grows as a shrubby evergreen where hardy. In warm weather it bears spikes of tiny blue flowers that attract butterflies. This cultivar is available only as plants....