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Back to buying optionsPLANT NOOK Red Coat Coleus Live Plants – 2 Pack – 7 Inches Tall – 2.5-Inch Pots
Add bold color to your garden with this set of two Red Coat Coleus live plants (Coleus scutellarioides 'Red Coat'). Also known as Painted Nettle, this beautiful foliage plant features deep red leaves edged with bright green, creating a striking contrast in shaded gardens and containers. Each plant arrives fully rooted in a 2.5-inch pot and measures approximately 7 inches tall. Its naturally bushy, mounding growth habit makes it ideal for garden beds, borders, shaded patios, and decorative containers. Regular trimming encourages fresh, colorful foliage and helps maintain a neat shape throughout the growing season.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Red Coat Coleus plants
✔️ Approximately 7 inches tall each
✔️ Fully rooted in 2.5-inch pots
✔️ Deep red foliage with bright green edges
✔️ Healthy live plants, not seeds
✔️ Carefully inspected and packed for shipping
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Coat Coleus, Painted Nettle
Botanical Name: Coleus scutellarioides 'Red Coat'
Plant Type: Tropical perennial foliage plant
Growth Stage: Fully rooted live starter plants
Plant Height: Approximately 7 inches each
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging
Foliage Color: Deep red with bright green edges
Mature Height: Approximately 12–18 inches
Growth Habit: Bushy and mounding
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 10–11 as a perennial
Container Friendly: Yes, ideal for shaded containers, garden beds, and borders
Spacing: Approximately 12–15 inches apart
💡 Care Tip: Place your Red Coat Coleus in a shaded area with bright indirect light to help maintain its rich foliage colors. Avoid excessive direct sunlight, which can fade the red leaves. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and trim the growing tips regularly to encourage bushier growth. Remove flower spikes as they appear to help maintain attractive foliage. Keep away from pets and children, as this plant is toxic if ingested.
