25 Fairway Rose Coleus Seeds - Compact Pink-Red Foliage Shade Plant

Fairway Rose Coleus is a compact, shade-loving foliage plant prized for its vibrant pink and red leaves with contrasting green edges. This variety forms a tidy, bushy mound that brightens shaded borders, containers, and window boxes with reliable color from spring through fall. Its manageable size and vivid coloration make it a favorite for gardeners looking to add long-lasting color to low-light areas.

Easy to grow from seed, Fairway Rose Coleus offers a fast and rewarding way to introduce bold foliage interest to patios, porches, and garden beds. The plants are well-suited to mass plantings, mixed containers, and as accent plants where their colorful leaves can be appreciated up close.

Plant Features

• Compact, mounding growth habit
• Vibrant pink-red foliage with green margins
• Excellent performance in shade to part shade
• Long-lasting color from summer to frost
• Ideal for containers, borders, and bedding

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides
• Plant Type: Annual foliage plant
• Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy mound
• Mature Height: 8-12 inches
• Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
• Germination Requirements: Light for germination; press seeds into soil surface without covering

Planting & Care

Sow Fairway Rose Coleus seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Use a sterile seed-starting mix and gently press seeds into the surface, as they require light to germinate. Maintain a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C) and keep the medium evenly moist. Seedlings typically emerge in 10-14 days. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and grow on in bright, indirect light.

After the danger of frost has passed, harden off the plants and set them in the garden or containers. Choose a location with partial to full shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during hot, dry spells. Pinch back growing tips to encourage a bushy habit. Fairway Rose Coleus is a tender perennial often grown as an annual and thrives in warm, humid conditions.

What's Included

25 Fairway Rose Coleus seeds.