Coleus 'Aurora': Pinkish-Green Scalloped Leaves with Raspberry Undersides

Coleus 'Aurora' (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Aurora') features medium, scalloped leaves in pale pinkish-green and medium green with striking raspberry undersides. This cultivar reaches 1–3 feet tall and wide, forming a clump with moderate growth. It thrives in full sun to part shade with moist but well-drained soil. Pinch young plants for bushiness; remove flower spikes to keep focus on foliage.

Growing Conditions

Provide full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Wait until spring nights stay above 50°F to move outdoors. Propagate easily from cuttings. Generally pest-free outdoors; watch for aphids, mealybugs, spider mites indoors.

Key Features at a Glance

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Growth Habit: Clumping, Moderate
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Medium
• Maintenance: Low
• Characteristics: Showy Foliage
• Bloom Time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Summer
• Foliage Color: Variegated
• Uses: Beds, Borders, Containers, Annual, Formal Garden
• Type: Perennials (grown as annual)