White Flower Farm
Coleus Main Street Rodeo Drive
Best shade-loving foliage for brightening up containers and garden beds.
The Coleus Main Street Rodeo Drive offers vibrant foliage perfect for adding color to shaded areas. This variety features ruffled, lobed leaves edged and highlighted with deep purple tones, making it an excellent choice for containers or bedding combinations. While many Coleus tolerate sun, this plant thrives best in shade, providing glorious color where summer hues are scarce. It is perennial only in Zone 10; in colder climates, it can be overwintered indoors or propagated via cuttings. Plants ship in 1-pint pots, ready for planting.
$12.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
834
/ 3029
#834 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
SKU
71422
/ S
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners wanting consistent color throughout the entire season
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast focal points for containers or beds
- Homeowners looking to brighten dim, shaded outdoor spaces
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unable to commit to a daily watering schedule
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer a hands-off plant care routine
- People living in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
Performance breakdown
Shade Performance
Exceptional color retention in low-light environments where other plants struggle.
Visual Impact
Deep purple ruffled edges provide a sophisticated, high-contrast aesthetic.
Propagation Ease
Simple tip cuttings make expanding your collection effortless and rewarding.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit fits perfectly into mixed pots or garden borders.
Climate Adaptability
Requires indoor overwintering for most gardeners outside of Zone 10.
Establishment Speed
Ships in healthy pint pots ready for quick root development.
Key Specs
SKU
S71422
Ships as
1 PINT (28.86 CU IN.)
Mature Height
12-24 inches
Spacing
12 inches
Hardiness Zone
Annual (Perennial in Zone 10)
Exposure
Sun to Part Shade
Features
- Vibrant foliage display with deep purple edging
- Versatile for use in containers or garden beds
- Tolerates shade well, enhancing color in low-light areas
- Easy to propagate new plants from tip cuttings
- Guaranteed for one year against failure to meet expectations
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality and striking design of the Coleus Main Street Rodeo Drive. Reviewers frequently note the plants arrive healthy and vigorous, establishing quickly in the garden. The primary appeal lies in the unique, saturated foliage colors that maintain their vibrancy throughout the season, exceeding expectations for visual impact. This coleus variety delivers reliable performance and superior aesthetic value, making it a favorite for adding dramatic flair to containers and beds.
Know before you buy
While this variety thrives in shade, it is adaptable to part-sun conditions. Providing some protection from intense afternoon heat will help keep the foliage vibrant and prevent the leaves from scorching.
It is highly versatile and performs beautifully in both containers and garden beds. Its compact, ruffled habit makes it an excellent choice for adding texture and color to mixed patio pots.
Since it is an annual in most regions, you can bring your container indoors before the first frost to overwinter it in a bright, sunny window. Alternatively, you can easily propagate new plants from tip cuttings in late summer to start fresh the following spring.
For optimal growth and airflow, space your plants approximately 12 inches apart. This allows the foliage to fill in nicely without overcrowding.
You can expect this plant to reach a mature height of 12 to 24 inches. Its growth rate is generally steady throughout the summer growing season.
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