Flame Thrower Habanero Coleus As Monoculture - Container Gardening - June 2025

 

I've used coleus in a few spots in the garden as bedding annuals.  And, over the years, I've planted coleus as part of a mixed container.  But, this year, I'm trying something new (to me):  Using Coleus as a monoculture in a container on our back stoop.  

I found this Flame Thrower Habanero Coleus at Menards and bought two quart-sized containers.  

I've grown to really like the Inferno Coleus and have used it for a few years in a row.  This Flame Thrower Habanero coleus has a different leaf-shape, but is close in color.  From Ball Seed:

Compact-to-medium coleus is perfect for quarts and mixed containers. Bold foliage colors in a compact habit make this striking coleus ideal for small pots and mixed containers. Its uniquely colored and shaped leaves add texture in the garden and containers.
Features fiery orange leaves with a touch of purple at the center and edges.

Container is where these are headed. 

Below is a look at the pair of coleus after being planted for about ten days.  It appears to have settled into the container on the back stoop where it gets afternoon sun.