Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Velvety Foliage
Growth Habit
Bushy Upright
Bloom Season
Summer Autumn
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Both
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Foliage Plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
25–40 cm
Light Requirement
Partial Shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
9–11
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
20–25 cm
Planting Depth
0.5–1 cm
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Coleus 'Wizard Velvet Red' a popular ornamental plant?
What makes Coleus 'Wizard Velvet Red' a popular ornamental plant?
Coleus 'Wizard Velvet Red' is admired for its deep velvet-red foliage, adding bold color, texture, and contrast to garden beds, borders, and container displays.
Where can Coleus 'Wizard Velvet Red' be grown?
Where can Coleus 'Wizard Velvet Red' be grown?
It grows well in borders, containers, patio planters, window boxes, and shaded or partially shaded garden areas with well-drained soil.
Can Coleus 'Wizard Velvet Red' be grown in containers?
Can Coleus 'Wizard Velvet Red' be grown in containers?
Yes, it performs exceptionally well in decorative pots, hanging baskets, and mixed container arrangements, making it ideal for patios and balconies.
Does pinching back the stems encourage fuller growth?
Does pinching back the stems encourage fuller growth?
Yes, regularly pinching the growing tips helps promote a bushier, more compact plant with abundant colorful foliage.
Can Coleus 'Wizard Velvet Red' be combined with other ornamental plants?
Can Coleus 'Wizard Velvet Red' be combined with other ornamental plants?
Yes, its rich foliage complements flowering annuals, perennials, and other foliage plants, creating vibrant and eye-catching garden combinations.
Does this plant provide long-lasting seasonal color?
Does this plant provide long-lasting seasonal color?
Yes, healthy plants produce striking foliage that offers continuous ornamental interest from spring through autumn under suitable growing conditions.