Coleus 'Meandering Linda': Crinkly Chocolate-Purple Leaves with Raspberry Bands

Coleus 'Meandering Linda' (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Meandering Linda'), syn. Coleus blumei var. verschaffeltii, grows 16 inches tall with crinkly, chocolate-purple leaves banded in rich raspberry-pink and edged with cream. A sport of 'Red Trailing Queen', it may revert to plain burgundy in less than half-day sun. Pairs beautifully with silver foliage like dusty miller.

Growing Conditions

Grow in full sun to medium shade; colors are most vivid in full sun. Avoid overly dry conditions. Pinch off flowers to retain shape. Propagate by surface-sowing seed at 72–75°F in early spring, or root softwood cuttings from late spring to autumn. Watch for mealybugs, scale, whiteflies under glass.

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: Moderate
• Characteristics: Showy Foliage
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Flower Color: Blue, White
• Foliage Color: Colorful/Burgundy, Evergreen
• Uses: Beds, Borders, Containers, Indoor, Specimen, Annual, Formal Garden
• Type: Perennials (grown as annual)