Coleus ‘Downtown Santa Monica’ (Solenostemon scutellarioides)

Coleus ‘Downtown Santa Monica’ (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is a vibrant foliage plant known for its striking mix of warm-toned colours, typically featuring shades of orange, red, and green with contrasting edges. This variety adds bold visual interest to containers, borders, and shaded garden spaces without relying on flowers.

Part of the Downtown coleus series, Santa Monica is bred for improved branching, uniform growth, and strong garden performance. It forms a compact to mounded plant with dense foliage, making it ideal for mixed containers, landscape plantings, and urban garden designs.

In Alberta, coleus is grown as an annual and performs best during the warm growing season. It thrives in partial shade but can tolerate some sun with proper moisture, making it a versatile choice for a range of garden conditions.