Florida Sun Rose Coleus

Florida Sun Rose is a tender coleus grown for its scalloped, multicolored leaves. Foliage shifts from rose-pink in shade toward darker purple tones in stronger sun, making it a colorful accent in beds and containers. ## Foliage and Form The selection performs in both sun and shade. A nursery listing describes 12–18 inches in height and spread, while a Massachusetts field trial measured an average of about 12 inches tall by 21 inches wide; size varies with site and season. Brookgreen Gardens records USDA zones 10–11 and treats it as a warm-season annual in its garden. [Riverbend Nursery](https://riverbendnursery.com/products/solenostemon-scutellarioides-florida-sun-rose-florida-sun-rose-coleus) · [UMass Extension field trial](https://ag.umass.edu/sites/ag.umass.edu/files/newsletters/09_flnotes_214.pdf) · [Brookgreen Gardens](https://www.brookgreen.org/plant-collection/name/plectranthus-scutellarioides-florida-sun-rose) ## Growing Conditions Plant in moist, loose, well-drained soil. Part sun brings out the strongest pink tones, while more sun can deepen purple coloration; shade also works in warm climates. [Riverbend Nursery](https://riverbendnursery.com/products/solenostemon-scutellarioides-florida-sun-rose-florida-sun-rose-coleus) · [UF/IFAS Coleus Care](https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/coleus/) ## Maintenance Water before the root zone dries completely. Pinch tips if you want a fuller shape, and monitor for spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies.