Pineapple Splash Coleus

Pineapple Splash is a coleus with bright lemon-yellow leaves marked by jagged red stripes. Diefenbacher Greenhouses identifies this selection as distinct from other coleus sold under similar “Pineapple” names, while Proven Winners Europe lists the Lancelot Pineapple Splash profile at roughly 16 inches tall and wide ([Diefenbacher Greenhouses](https://www.dgiplants.com/2015-reviews/spring-2015/967-coleus-pineapple-splash), [Proven Winners Europe](https://provenwinners.eu/en/plants/find-plants-easily-with-search-filters/lancelot-pineapple-splash)). ## Size and Form A compact plant around 16 inches tall and across is suited to containers, balcony planters, and front-of-border groupings. Its bright foliage pairs well with darker-leaved annuals, and the low, lush growth can fill space without hiding nearby plants ([Proven Winners Europe](https://provenwinners.eu/en/plants/find-plants-easily-with-search-filters/lancelot-pineapple-splash), [Diefenbacher Greenhouses](https://www.dgiplants.com/2015-reviews/spring-2015/967-coleus-pineapple-splash)). ## Site and Seasonal Interest Use in a sunny position as a warm-season foliage plant. The yellow and red pattern is selected to hold its color in summer sun; the Proven Winners profile also lists full sun and container, balcony, bed, and border uses. Coleus is a tender annual outdoors in most climates ([Diefenbacher Greenhouses](https://www.dgiplants.com/2015-reviews/spring-2015/967-coleus-pineapple-splash), [Proven Winners Europe](https://provenwinners.eu/en/plants/find-plants-easily-with-search-filters/lancelot-pineapple-splash), [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/coleus-scutellarioides/)). ## Maintenance Keep the soil consistently moist without leaving roots waterlogged. Pinch the tips as needed to maintain a dense shape, and protect the plant from cold before frost. Remove flower spikes if you want to emphasize foliage rather than seed production ([North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/coleus-scutellarioides/)).