Coleus ‘Carnival’
Coleus ‘Carnival’ is a popular variety known for its boldcomma-sign colorful foliagecomma-sign featuring a unique mix of vibrant redcomma-sign pinkcomma-sign yellowcomma-sign and green hues. Its multicolored leaves create a striking contrastcomma-sign making it an excellent choice for adding drama and color to garden bedscomma-sign containerscomma-sign or hanging baskets. This variety thrives in partial to full shade and is perfect for brightening up shady spots in the garden.
Specs
Festive Foliage with Colorful Contrast
Coleus ‘Carnival’ lives up to its name with a bold mix of red, pink, yellow, and green hues on every leaf. This compact coleus adds instant energy and contrast to shaded gardens, patio planters, and hanging baskets.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Spring to fall (primarily grown for foliage)
Growth Habit: Compact and bushy
Mature Size: 10 to 14 inches tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
Temperature: Thrives in 65–85°F
Color: Red, pink, yellow, and green foliage
Light Requirement: Partial to full shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Bloom Size: Very small, not a focal feature
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Ideal for borders and containers where vibrant, low-maintenance color is needed.
Pro-tip: Pinch regularly to keep its tidy shape.
Coleus ‘Carnival’ lives up to its name with a bold mix of red, pink, yellow, and green hues on every leaf. This compact coleus adds instant energy and contrast to shaded gardens, patio planters, and hanging baskets.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Spring to fall (primarily grown for foliage)
Growth Habit: Compact and bushy
Mature Size: 10 to 14 inches tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
Temperature: Thrives in 65–85°F
Color: Red, pink, yellow, and green foliage
Light Requirement: Partial to full shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Bloom Size: Very small, not a focal feature
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Ideal for borders and containers where vibrant, low-maintenance color is needed.
Pro-tip: Pinch regularly to keep its tidy shape.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Bushy
Mature Height:
SMALL (12 to 24 inches)
USDA Zone:
Tropical/Subtropical (Zones 10 and up)
Temperature:
Warm Climate
Color:
Pink
Light Requirement:
Partial Sun/Shade
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Very Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes