FlameThrower™ 'Chipotle' PP27288 Coleus

FlameThrower™ Chipotle is a foliage coleus with deep maroon leaves edged in bright green. Its mounded, spreading habit and heat tolerance give it a strong presence in mixed containers and sunny or shaded plantings. ## Foliage and habit The [Ball Seed listing](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=018006557030884) ties Chipotle to cultivar code UF12-82-3 and PP27,288, and lists shade or sun exposure, 12–18 inches of height, and 16–18 inches of width. The exact [plant patent](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP27288) describes deep maroon, lance-shaped leaves with bright green margins, stable color in sun and shade, heat tolerance, and a mounded, spreading form. The patent's greenhouse measurements differ from the Ball production listing, so the catalog keeps the supported label ranges without assigning a point measurement. ## Placement Use Chipotle as a foliage accent in pots, mixed containers, or a landscape planting. [UF/IFAS](https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/coleus/) recommends choosing light for the specific cultivar. ## Maintenance Grow in well-drained, organic-rich soil and keep it lightly moist. Check soil regularly in containers, which can dry faster than garden beds.