Add a dramatic, tropical flair to your shade garden with the Coleus Kong™ Scarlet. This powerhouse variety is legendary for its massive, hand-sized leaves that create an instant focal point with their incredible scale and texture. The foliage features a stunning bicolors pattern, with a broad, velvety scarlet-red center that bleeds into a rich burgundy, all framed by a jagged, bright lime-green border for maximum visual impact.

• Foliage Color: Bold scarlet-red and burgundy centers with high-contrast lime-green margins

• Growth Habit: Upright, dense, and mounded with sturdy stems to support its oversized leaves

• Mature Size: Approx. 18–24" tall and 15–18" wide

• Light: Shade to part shade (best color develops in bright, indirect light; avoid harsh afternoon sun)

• Water: Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil; thrives with regular watering

• Use: Dramatic "thriller" in large containers, bold garden borders, or as a lush indoor accent

• Planting Time: Spring after nighttime temperatures stay consistently above 50°F

We recommend using Osmocote Outdoor/Indoor with your annuals to promote healthy growth and gorgeous blooms all season long.