Solenostemon Chocolate Drop (Coleus)

Incredibly showy, Solenostemon Chocolate Drop (Coleus) is a tropical evergreen tender perennial boasting lobed, rounded emerald green leaves adorned with a deep burgundy center and burgundy venation. Easy to grow, low maintenance, heat tolerant, Coleus is terrific as a bedding annual or planted in containers where it never fails to add drama. Bring indoors for winter beyond its hardiness range.

• Grows up to 14-20 in. tall (35-60 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
• Performs best in full sun or part shade in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils.
• Perfect addition to beds and borders or containers.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for mealybugs and mites.
• Pinch out tips to encourage bushiness. Cut back if bringing indoors for winter.
• Propagate by seed in early spring (cultivars may not come true) or by softwood cuttings in summer.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.