Coleus, Kong® 'Red'
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Description
Attractive large serrated pointy leaves remain dark red in color with distinctive light green edges and tinges of cherry red throughout the year. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are of ornamental significance.
The 'Red' variety of Kong® Coleus grows best in partial sun to full shade.
This annual plant will grow to be 18 to 20 inches high, and will spread approximately 15 to 18 inches when fully matured.
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Details
Height: 20 inches
Spacing: 14 inches
Sunlight: 
Hardiness Zone: (annual)
Group/Class: Kong Series
Brand: Ball
Ornamental Features
Kong Red Coleus' attractive large serrated pointy leaves remain dark red in color with distinctive light green edges and tinges of cherry red throughout the year. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
Kong Red Coleus is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance plant. The flowers of this plant may actually detract from its ornamental features, so they can be removed as they appear. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Kong Red Coleus is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
- Hanging Baskets
Planting & Growing
Kong Red Coleus will grow to be about 20 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. Although it's not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat.
This plant does best in partial shade to shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Kong Red Coleus is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
More Information
| Gerten Grown Plants | Gerten Grown Plants |
|---|---|
| Common Family Name | Coleus |
| Sun Preference | Part-Sun, No-Sun |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |