Coleus ‘Gay’s Delight’
Coleus ‘Gay’s Delight’ is a striking variety known for its bright pink to magenta foliage with contrasting green edges. The vivid color combination makes it a standout in containerscomma-sign garden bedscomma-sign or hanging basketscomma-sign especially in shaded areas. This coleus thrives in partial to full shade and is a perfect choice for adding boldcomma-sign vibrant color to your garden or patio.
Specs
Vibrant Magenta with Lime-Green Contrast
Coleus ‘Gay’s Delight’ showcases bright magenta to pink centers framed by rich green borders. Its bold foliage brings artistic flair to gardens and containers, especially in shaded settings.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Bushy and mounding
Mature Size: 12 to 18 inches tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11
Temperature: Thrives in 65–85°F
Color: Bright magenta or pink with green edges
Light Requirement: Partial to full shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Bloom Size: Very small and not showy
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Perfect for borders, hanging baskets, and patio displays.
Pro-tip: Pinch occasionally to encourage bushier growth and stronger color.
Coleus ‘Gay’s Delight’ showcases bright magenta to pink centers framed by rich green borders. Its bold foliage brings artistic flair to gardens and containers, especially in shaded settings.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Bushy and mounding
Mature Size: 12 to 18 inches tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11
Temperature: Thrives in 65–85°F
Color: Bright magenta or pink with green edges
Light Requirement: Partial to full shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Bloom Size: Very small and not showy
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Perfect for borders, hanging baskets, and patio displays.
Pro-tip: Pinch occasionally to encourage bushier growth and stronger color.
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:
Pink
Light Requirement:
Partial Sun/Shade
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Very Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes