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Coleus

Foliage in patterns you have to see to believe; classic in shade, with newer types built for sun.

Coleus growing at Goldeman's Greenhouse in East Bethel, Minnesota
Grown in our own greenhouses in East Bethel.
Light
Shade to part shade
Height
6–36″ varies by variety
Spread
10–35″
Deer
Deer may browse it
Containers
Good in pots

Height varies a lot between varieties here — anywhere from 10″ to 30″. Check the tag, or ask us which one suits the spot you have in mind.

Carries height — the thriller at the center of a pot or the back of a bed.

Coleus varieties we grow — Kong, Great, Rainbow, Versa

Every variety we grow. Photos are going up through the season. Tap the on any variety to save it to your list. Availability changes daily — call (763) 742-8774 for what’s on the bench today.

Grouped by series — varieties bred together tend to match in habit and size. Ask us how they differ.

Kong 4

Kong Jr. Green Halo18–24″ × 20–35″
Kong Jr. Lime Vein18–24″ × 20–35″
Kong Jr. Rose18–24″ × 20–35″
Kong Red18–24″ × 20–35″

Great 2

Great Falls Angel8–12″ × 12–18″
Great Falls Yosemite8–12″ × 12–18″

Rainbow 2

Rainbow Festive Dance16″ × 12″
Rainbow Multicolor16″ × 12″

Versa 2

Versa Crimson Gold14–18″ × 14–18″
Versa Lime Delight28″ × 18–22″

Others 10

Black Dragon12–14″ × 10–12″
Chocolate Covered Cherry14–18″ × 14–18″
Flame Thrower Adobo Pink12–18″ × 16–18″
Lava Rose6–10″ × 18–24″
Lime Wire14–28″ × 14–28″
Mainstreet Beale Street16–24″
Road Trip12–18″ × 24–30″
Skeletal12–14″ × 12–14″
Sun Coral Candy14–18″ × 14–18″
Talavera Moondust14–36″ × 12–18″

Plant it with

Coleus pairs well with these, and we grow them all:

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Grown chemical-free in our own seven greenhouses in East Bethel — not trucked in. Come see it in person, or use the plant picker to find what suits your spot.