Trusty Rusty Coleus

Trusty Rusty is a coleus with large copper leaves edged in golden yellow. Ball Seed describes a mounded, upright habit and lists mature dimensions of 18–36 inches tall by 16–28 inches wide. ## Garden Use Use the warm foliage as a focal point or as a bold contrast in a mixed planting. Its size can add height and texture among smaller annuals, while the yellow margins brighten nearby dark-leaved plants. ## Growing Conditions The breeder lists both shade and sun and recommends medium water. In containers, check moisture regularly and keep the mix draining freely; watering needs vary with heat, light, and pot size. Coleus is frost tender, so treat it as a seasonal plant outdoors where temperatures fall below freezing. ## Maintenance Ball Seed advises avoiding stretch during production and says early pinching can help shape the plant. In the garden, pinch growing tips if you want a fuller outline and remove flower spikes when foliage is the main feature. [Ball Seed](https://ballseed.com/Products/018009871023078/coleus-trusty-rusty) provides the cultivar code and growing dimensions; [RHS](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/306773/solenostemon-scutellarioides-trusty-rusty/details) describes it as evergreen with orangey-red leaves edged lime-yellow.