Premium Sun Dark Chocolate Coleus

Premium Sun Dark Chocolate is an upright coleus grown for rich mahogany-brown foliage with subtle burgundy tones. PanAmerican Seed lists it as a Premium Sun series selection, with the full product name and seed product code, rather than a separate cultivar denomination ([PanAmerican Seed: Premium Sun Dark Chocolate](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/018006810020939/coleus-premium-sun-dark-chocolate/)). ## Size and Form This upright accent plant matures around 24–30 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide. Use it in a large mixed container or an in-ground planting where its dark color can anchor brighter foliage nearby. The product profile identifies its upright habit and compact spacing ([PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/018006810020939/coleus-premium-sun-dark-chocolate/)). ## Site and Seasonal Interest PanAmerican Seed reports that Premium Sun coleus can tolerate full sun in humid regions, while leaves may scorch in full sun where humidity is low; shade is suitable. In drier climates, part shade is a safer position. The foliage is the main display through the warm growing season ([PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/018006810020939/coleus-premium-sun-dark-chocolate/), [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/coleus-scutellarioides/)). ## Maintenance Keep the soil evenly moist and well drained, and pinch stem tips if a fuller outline is desired. Coleus is commonly grown as a tender annual outdoors; move container plants indoors before cold weather if you plan to keep them ([North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/coleus-scutellarioides/)).