Trusty Rusty Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides ‘Trusty Rusty’)

Trusty Rusty Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides ‘Trusty Rusty’) is a vibrant foliage annual prized for its warm, autumn-inspired colours and easy-care nature. This eye-catching variety produces richly coloured leaves in shades of copper, rust, bronze, burgundy, and golden green, creating a stunning display that provides continuous colour from spring until frost.

The colourful foliage delivers exceptional visual impact without relying on flowers, making Trusty Rusty a reliable performer in containers, landscape beds, borders, and mixed planters. Its warm tones pair beautifully with chartreuse foliage, purple flowers, silver accents, and bright annual blooms, adding depth and texture to seasonal displays.

Trusty Rusty develops a dense, well-branched habit that remains full and attractive throughout the growing season. The foliage colours intensify as the plant matures, creating an increasingly dramatic display. Whether used as a focal point in containers or as a colourful accent in garden beds, this coleus provides months of low-maintenance beauty.

In Alberta, Trusty Rusty performs exceptionally well as a summer annual, delivering vibrant foliage colour and texture