Coleus El Brighto

Latin name: Coleus scutellarioides ‘El Brighto’

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering period: July–September (grown mainly for foliage)

Height: 30–60 cm

Description:
A vibrant foliage plant with striking contrasting colours – a reddish-pink centre with green and lighter edges. Forms a bushy, well-branched plant that adds strong visual interest without relying on flowers. Ideal for containers, balcony boxes and garden beds.

Where it looks best:
Perfect for containers, balconies and the front of borders where bold colour accents are needed.

What to combine with:
Pairs well with petunias, calibrachoa, impatiens and ornamental grasses for high-contrast compositions.

Care:
Prefers a warm location and regular watering. Responds well to pruning, becoming fuller. Removing flowers helps maintain foliage quality.

Overwintering:
❌ Not frost-hardy. Can be overwintered indoors as a houseplant.