Coleus ‘Alabama Sunset’
Coleus ‘Alabama Sunset’ is a vibrantcomma-sign heat-tolerant annual known for its strikingcomma-sign multicolored foliage. The leaves transition through shades of yellowcomma-sign orangecomma-sign and redcomma-sign creating a fierycomma-sign sunset-like effect. This variety thrives in partial shade and adds a burst of color to garden bedscomma-sign containerscomma-sign and hanging baskets. It’s perfect for those looking to enhance their garden with vivid foliage throughout the growing season.
Specs
Sunset Shades for Shade Gardens
Coleus ‘Alabama Sunset’ glows with foliage in fiery tones of yellow, orange, and red, creating a warm sunset effect that brightens shaded areas. This compact, bushy variety thrives in partial shade and brings long-lasting color to containers, borders, and baskets.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Spring to fall (primarily grown for foliage)
Growth Habit: Mounding and bushy
Mature Size: 12 to 18 inches tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
Temperature: Thrives in 65–85°F
Color: Yellow, orange, and red foliage with dark veins
Light Requirement: Partial to full shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Coleus ‘Alabama Sunset’ glows with foliage in fiery tones of yellow, orange, and red, creating a warm sunset effect that brightens shaded areas. This compact, bushy variety thrives in partial shade and brings long-lasting color to containers, borders, and baskets.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Spring to fall (primarily grown for foliage)
Growth Habit: Mounding and bushy
Mature Size: 12 to 18 inches tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
Temperature: Thrives in 65–85°F
Color: Yellow, orange, and red foliage with dark veins
Light Requirement: Partial to full shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Mounding
Mature Height:
SMALL (12 to 24 inches)
USDA Zone:
Tropical/Subtropical (Zones 10 and up)
Temperature:
Warm Climate
Color:
Red
Light Requirement:
Partial Sun/Shade
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Very Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes