Coleus TERRA NOVA 'Monkey Puzzle'

Monkey Puzzle is a compact coleus with peach-and-purple, lace-like leaves on a self-branching mound. TERRA NOVA lists it for containers, hanging baskets, summer borders, and mass plantings, at about 14 inches tall by 20 inches wide. ## Garden Use The rounded habit and finely cut foliage add color and texture at the front or middle of a seasonal border. In a hanging basket or container, branching stems create a full canopy; pair them with broad or solid-colored leaves to make the lace pattern easy to see. ## Growing Conditions The breeder lists part shade to full shade and USDA zones 10–11. Use well-drained growing medium with moderate organic matter and provide average moisture, allowing excess water to drain. Coleus is tender to frost and is commonly grown as a warm-season annual outside its hardiness range. ## Maintenance TERRA NOVA says pinching and plant growth regulators are not needed in production. Remove flower spikes if they appear and you want to keep attention on foliage. [TERRA NOVA Nurseries](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/coleus-terra-nova-monkey-puzzle/) lists the selection’s foliage, habit, size, exposure, and garden uses.