Park Seed Wizard Coleus
Best low maintenance foliage for adding color to shaded garden spaces.
A low-maintenance, compact foliage plant that thrives in shady spots. Its vibrant, multi-colored leaves provide consistent, season-long interest without the need for pinching or complex care.
$29.95
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact color in shaded landscape beds
- Container gardeners looking for low-maintenance accent plants
- Home growers starting their summer garden from seed
Who should skip it
- Landscapers with south-facing gardens lacking natural canopy or protection
- Northern gardeners in regions with short, unpredictable growing seasons
- Beginners without specialized seed-starting equipment or climate-controlled spaces
Performance breakdown
Maintenance Effort
Basal-branching habit eliminates the need for tedious pinching or pruning.
Visual Impact
Striking scarlet hearts and cream foliage create immediate, high-contrast garden appeal.
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering plants struggle to bloom.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, protecting your display from common garden wildlife damage.
Growth Consistency
Maintains a predictable, mounded shape without becoming leggy or overgrown.
Container Suitability
Compact stature makes this an ideal candidate for small-space container arrangements.
Key Specs
Genus
Solenostemon
Species
scutellarioides
Mature Height
14 inches
Mature Width
12 inches
Days to Maturity
105 days
Seed Count
500
Growth Habit
Compact, upright, mounded
Sunlight Exposure
Shade to partial sun
Lifecycle
Annual
Pest Resistant
Yes
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