• Deep red and green coleus chocolate covered cherry leaves with yellow flowers in the background.
  • Coleus chocolate covered cherry with dark red and green leaves over a soft green background.
  • Coleus chocolate covered cherry with deep red leaves edged in green against a dark background.
  • Coleus chocolate covered cherry with red-pink centers and dark green edges on a green background.
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Coleus Seeds - Chocolate Covered Cherry

Rose center on each leaf surrounded by deep mahogany and edged with green creates a non-fading color pattern

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Hanging Basket Friendly

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Solenostemon scutellarioides

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 14 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Premium Sun

COLOR

  • Red

Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus boasts rich coloring and abundant branching, despite its compact size. The base color features a vivid rosy red, transitioning seamlessly into patches of chocolate brown, all neatly outlined with a thin lime-green scalloped edge—a breathtaking combination that marks a unique addition to its botanical family. No matter where you showcase it—as an indoor adornment, a standout on the patio, or a focal point in your annual flower bed—these vibrant colors will captivate attention year-round, maintaining their brilliance without ever fading.

  • • Boldly patterned, multi-colored foliage makes a great companion
  • • Performs well in planters and small gardens in sun and shade
  • • Late flowering

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 10 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Coleus Seeds - Chocolate Covered Cherry FAQs

    Is Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus resistant to animals or disease?

    Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Coleus Seeds - Chocolate Covered Cherry

    I purchased these coleus seeds last spring and planted them this year. All but one seed germinated. I recently hardened them off before transplanting them to an outdoor container. They’re still alive and thriving.

    Pretty F. 5/5

    Coleus Seeds - Chocolate Covered Cherry

    I wish i started these seeds in January or even December in 5b. They are so tiny, i'm not sure how they will be big enough to transplant to the garden in a monthish... but they are beautiful and mine germinated easily.

    Mallory 5/5 Verified

    Coleus Seeds - Chocolate Covered Cherry

    There are only 6 seeds in the “packet.” For the price of $5.99 plus shipping, I’d consider my purchase a poor choice. I would have rather they listed the seed quantity instead of labeling the quantity as “packet.”

    Gs 4/5 Verified

    Coleus Seeds - Chocolate Covered Cherry

    Only a few seeds germinated indoors under my grow light, and they did not withstand the first 2 mild mornings in May when I tried to harden them off in shade. They basically disappeared in the container by the 2nd day.

    Holdingmyhorses 1/5 Verified

    Coleus Seeds - Chocolate Covered Cherry

    Store owner replied: Hello Holdingmyhorses. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

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