• Deep red and green coleus chocolate covered cherry leaves with yellow flowers in the background.
  • Coleus chocolate covered cherry with dark red and green leaves over a soft green background.
  • Coleus chocolate covered cherry with deep red leaves edged in green against a dark background.
  • Coleus chocolate covered cherry with red-pink centers and dark green edges on a green background.
  • Close-up of coleus chocolate covered cherry with deep red centers and lime green edges.
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Coleus Seeds - Chocolate Covered Cherry

Rose center on each leaf surrounded by deep mahogany and edged with green creates a non-fading color pattern

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Hanging Basket Friendly

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Solenostemon scutellarioides

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 14 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Premium Sun

COLOR

  • Red

Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus boasts rich coloring and abundant branching, despite its compact size. The base color features a vivid rosy red, transitioning seamlessly into patches of chocolate brown, all neatly outlined with a thin lime-green scalloped edge—a breathtaking combination that marks a unique addition to its botanical family. No matter where you showcase it—as an indoor adornment, a standout on the patio, or a focal point in your annual flower bed—these vibrant colors will captivate attention year-round, maintaining their brilliance without ever fading.

  • Boldly patterned, multi-colored foliage makes a great companion
  • Performs well in planters and small gardens in sun and shade
  • Late flowering

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 10 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Coleus Seeds - Chocolate Covered Cherry

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Coleus Seeds - Chocolate Covered Cherry FAQs

Is Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus resistant to animals or disease?

Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus?

Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus is a hybrid seed.

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