Coleus FlameThrower® Chili Pepper (Coleus scutellarioides ‘FlameThrower® Chili Pepper’)

Coleus FlameThrower® Chili Pepper (Coleus scutellarioides ‘FlameThrower® Chili Pepper’) is a dramatic foliage plant prized for its intensely coloured leaves and compact, well-branched growth habit. Part of the popular FlameThrower® series, this variety delivers bold shades of fiery red, orange, burgundy, and deep purple that provide continuous colour from spring until frost without relying on flowers.

The narrow, finely textured leaves create a unique appearance compared to traditional coleus varieties. Vibrant red-orange centres blend into deep burgundy and purple margins, giving the plant the look of glowing embers or fiery chili peppers. This rich colour combination adds striking contrast to containers, landscape beds, mixed planters, and tropical-style garden displays.

FlameThrower® Chili Pepper develops a naturally compact, mounded habit that requires little maintenance while providing season-long impact. Its colourful foliage pairs beautifully with chartreuse plants, silver foliage, ornamental grasses, and flowering annuals. Whether used as a focal point or as part of a mixed planting, it adds texture, colour, and visual excitement to any garden setting.

In Alberta, FlameThrower® Chili Pepper performs exceptionally well as a summer annual, bringing vibrant foliage colour to patios, containers, and landscape plantings throughout the growing season.