Coleus TERRA NOVA 'Electric Slide'

Electric Slide is a TERRA NOVA® coleus with a canary-yellow leaf background, vivid red veins, and a ruffled emerald-green edge. Its naturally neat, compact plants work in garden beds and hanging baskets, with short violet-blue flower spikes appearing late in the season. ## Form and seasonal interest The [TERRA NOVA® cultivar profile](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/coleus-terra-nova-electric-slide/) lists Electric Slide at 23 inches tall by 36 inches wide and USDA zones 10–11. The breeder describes the foliage colors, a mounding and spreading habit, and very shy flowering; its short blue-violet blooms appear late in the season. It is part of the annual Coleus TERRA NOVA® Collection. ## Placement Grow in part shade or full shade, in well-drained soil with moderate organic matter. The breeder lists average water and recommends the selection for containers, summer borders, and mass plantings. A hanging basket shows off the ruffled leaves and spreading outline, while a bed planting lets the bright foliage create a broad patch of color. ## Maintenance Water when the soil begins to dry and let excess drain away. The plant branches without pinching, so prune only to remove damaged growth or keep its outline tidy. Flowering is sparse; remove a spike if you want to keep attention on the foliage.