Coleus 'Pineapple Beauty'
Best vibrant foliage for brightening up shaded garden spots and containers.
This is the ultimate cheat code for brightening up the darkest corners of your garden. While it demands a bit of maintenance through regular pinching to keep its shape, the payoff is a relentless display of golden, chartreuse, and maroon foliage that outshines most flowering perennials.
$12.00
at
White Flower Farm
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking instant brightness in dim, shaded landscape areas
- Landscapers needing reliable foliage for low-light garden corners
- Container gardeners wanting low-maintenance, high-impact thriller plants
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners avoiding annual plant replacement costs
- Gardeners with only full-sun planting locations available
- Busy homeowners preferring hands-off, zero-maintenance plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Shade Performance
Brightens dark corners where most flowering plants struggle to thrive.
Foliage Vibrancy
Striking chartreuse and maroon contrast provides season-long visual impact.
Propagation Ease
Roots quickly from simple cuttings for effortless garden expansion.
Maintenance Requirements
Requires regular pinching and consistent moisture to maintain optimal shape.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit fits perfectly in pots or garden borders.
Shipping Resilience
Arrives established in a pint container ready for immediate transplanting.
Key Specs
Ships as
1 PINT (28.86 CU IN.)
Mature Height
12-18 inches
Mature Spread
12-15 inches
Exposure
Sun to Part Shade
Hardiness Zone
Annual (Perennial in Zone 10)
Water Requirements
Keep evenly moist
Propagation Methods
Tip cuttings
Pot Included
Yes
Light Exposure
Partial Shade
Watering Needs
High
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