Coleus Kong Jr. Rose

About this plant

The Coleus 'Kong Jr. Rose' is a magnificent annual, celebrated for its oversized, deeply serrated leaves in a captivating blend of rose, pink, and chartreuse. This vigorous cultivar forms a dense, bushy mound, making it an excellent choice for creating impressive focal points in your garden beds and containers. Unlike traditional coleus, the 'Kong Jr. Rose' is selectively bred for its robust growth and striking foliage, ensuring a season-long display of color without the need for constant deadheading of insignificant flowers. Its dramatic presence elevates any planting scheme, from formal parterres to wilder, cottage gardens. Thriving in partial to full shade, this coleus is remarkably easy to grow and maintain. It harmonizes beautifully with other shade-loving plants like impatiens, begonias, and ferns, creating lush and layered compositions that redefine your outdoor living spaces.

Care & maintenance

Requires consistently moist soil; do not allow to dry out completely between waterings. Pinch back leggy growth to encourage bushiness. Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer for best performance. Protect from frost. While producing insignificant flowers, removing them can divert energy into foliage production.