Coleus ‘Ox Blood’
Coleus ‘Ox Blood’ is a variety known for its deep red to burgundy foliagecomma-sign making it an excellent choice for adding dramatic color to gardenscomma-sign containerscomma-sign or hanging baskets. The darkcomma-sign rich color contrasts beautifully with green plants and provides a stunning focal point. It thrives in partial to full shade and is perfect for areas that need a bold color boost.
Specs
Deep Burgundy for Bold Accents
Coleus ‘Ox Blood’ brings richness to the garden with its intense burgundy-red foliage. Ideal for dramatic contrast in containers, borders, or shaded garden beds, this heat-tolerant variety is a striking focal point.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Compact and bushy
Mature Size: 12 to 18 inches tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11
Temperature: Thrives in 65–85°F
Color: Deep burgundy to red foliage
Light Requirement: Partial to full shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Bloom Size: Very small
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Best used to add bold contrast or depth to shaded areas and container arrangements.
Pro tip: For the most vivid foliage, grow in bright indirect light and remove any flower spikes to direct energy into leaf production.
Coleus ‘Ox Blood’ brings richness to the garden with its intense burgundy-red foliage. Ideal for dramatic contrast in containers, borders, or shaded garden beds, this heat-tolerant variety is a striking focal point.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Compact and bushy
Mature Size: 12 to 18 inches tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11
Temperature: Thrives in 65–85°F
Color: Deep burgundy to red foliage
Light Requirement: Partial to full shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Bloom Size: Very small
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Best used to add bold contrast or depth to shaded areas and container arrangements.
Pro tip: For the most vivid foliage, grow in bright indirect light and remove any flower spikes to direct energy into leaf production.
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:
Red
Light Requirement:
Partial Sun/Shade
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Very Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes