White Flower Farm
Coleus 'Bronze Pagoda'
Best foliage choice for gardeners needing vibrant color in shady spots.
Coleus 'Bronze Pagoda' offers striking, large foliage with a unique color combination of bronzy-green splashed with red on top and deep purple undersides. This vigorous annual is perfect for adding vibrant color to shady garden spots or containers where summer blooms are scarce. It thrives in partial shade but can tolerate sun. Plants are shipped in 1 pint pots, ready for planting, and can be easily propagated from cuttings for future seasons. Guaranteed for one year, it's a beautiful and easy-care addition to any garden.
$12.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1693
/ 3084
#1693 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Ships as
128.86.
/ PINT ( CU IN)
Who it's for
- Shade-garden owners looking to brighten dim outdoor spaces
- Gardeners seeking sophisticated contrast for their landscape designs
- Container gardeners wanting low-maintenance, dense filler plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space outside of full shade areas
- Busy homeowners who prefer hands-off, low-maintenance plant care
- Indoor gardeners who dislike managing frequent pest infestations
Performance breakdown
Shade Performance
Delivers intense, reliable color in areas where flowers struggle to bloom.
Foliage Impact
Striking bronze and purple tones create a high-contrast visual statement.
Growth Vigor
Establishes quickly and fills out containers or beds with ease.
Propagation Potential
Simple tip cuttings make expanding your collection a straightforward process.
Light Versatility
Adapts well to diverse exposures ranging from deep shade to sun.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort to maintain its vibrant, lush appearance all season.
Key Specs
Ships as
1 PINT (28.86 CU IN.)
Mature Height
24 inches
Spacing
10-12 inches
Exposure
Sun to Shade
Hardiness Zone
Annual (Perennial in Zone 10)
Perennial in Zone 10
Requires moderate watering
Features
- Vibrant, large foliage with unique bronzy-green and purple coloring
- Strong grower suitable for containers or garden beds
- Valuable source of color in shady areas
- Tolerant of various light conditions, including sun
- Easy to overwinter indoors or propagate via tip cuttings
- Adds color where summer blooms are scarce
What customers say
Customers rave about the exceptional quality and stunning visual impact of Coleus 'Bronze Pagoda' starts. These plants consistently arrive healthy and well packaged, ready to impress. Their unique bronze and deep red coloration provides a dramatic, sophisticated design element, performing reliably in both shade and sun gardens. While the initial cost is higher, the vigorous growth and dependable color payoff offer excellent value for those desiring high end garden aesthetics. This variety is a clear favorite for its reliable performance and striking appearance, making it a worthwhile investment for a truly elevated garden look.
Know before you buy
This Coleus is highly versatile and thrives in partial shade, but it can tolerate full sun if provided with consistent moisture. In hotter climates, it will perform best with some protection from the intense afternoon heat.
It is an excellent choice for both. Because it is a vigorous grower, it works beautifully as a focal point in a container or as a mass planting in a garden bed.
Since it is an annual in most climates, you can bring your container indoors before the first frost or take tip cuttings in late summer to root in water or soil. These cuttings can be kept as houseplants or replanted once the weather warms up.
For the best results, space your plants 10 to 12 inches apart. This allows enough airflow for the foliage to reach its full potential without overcrowding.
It requires moderate watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Check the soil regularly, especially during hot, dry spells, as container-grown plants will dry out faster than those in the ground.
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