Annuals

Coleus scutellarioides, Kong Series

Kong® coleus

Kong Red coleus pictured; Kong series colors and selections vary. Photo: daryl_mitchell / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

Exceptionally large leaves create a bold display in sheltered containers and shaded beds. Kong coleus is grown for its patterned foliage rather than its flowers. This listing covers the series, with different colors and leaf patterns; the mixture is pictured as an example.

At a glance

Sun: Shade to part shade
Mature size: 18–20 in. tall × 15–18 in. wide
Water: Moderate; well-drained soil
Life cycle: Frost-tender seasonal plant locally

Sizes & prices

4.5"$5.99
6"$11.99
4.5"$5.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.

Growing & care

Interest: Colorful foliage
Soil & drainage: Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
Pruning: Pinch tips for a fuller plant; remove flower spikes to emphasize foliage.
Watering: Keep evenly moist, without waterlogging.

Sources & photo credits

PanAmerican Seed

Photo: daryl_mitchell / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Kong Red coleus pictured; Kong series colors and selections vary. Photo: daryl_mitchell / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.