Ruby Slipper Coleus

Ruby Slipper is a compact coleus selection with deep red foliage and an upright, well-branched habit. Ball identifies its selection code as UF13-42-4 and lists it for sun or shade, with a published height of 14–24 inches and width of 14–16 inches. ## Color and placement The rich red leaves make Ruby Slipper useful as a foliage accent in large containers and landscape beds. Its color is described as darker and redder than Redhead, and Ball notes its compact branching. The [Ball FloraPlant profile](https://info.ballseed.com/WEBTRACKPLANTINFO.ASPX?PHID=018005900034810&env=P) gives growing details; the [plant patent record](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP28566) documents UF13-42-4 and patent PP28,566, issued October 24, 2017. ## Growing conditions Choose sun or shade for the planting site and use well-drained soil. NC State describes coleus as a warm-climate perennial often grown as an annual in colder gardens; bring container plants indoors or replace them after frost. ## Maintenance Pinch tips if a fuller outline is desired, and remove damaged foliage. Ball describes Ruby Slipper as more compact and better branched than other red coleus varieties.