Wizard® 'Velvet Red' Coleus

Wizard® Velvet Red is a compact coleus with dark red foliage and a mounded, upright shape. Its modest size suits the front of a shaded border, mixed containers, and indoor plant displays. ## Foliage and placement The [PanAmerican Seed product profile](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/018001649005725/coleus-wizard-velvet-red/) lists mid-sized leaves, a 12–14-inch height, a 10–12-inch spread, and shade to partial-sun exposure. It also lists late spring through autumn as the flowering season, though this selection is chiefly grown for its foliage. The [NC State coleus guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/coleus-scutellarioides/) notes that coleus grows best in part shade and moist, rich, loose soil; intense sun can cause wilting, while deep shade may make growth leggy. ## Growing conditions Use a loose, moisture-retentive potting mix or garden soil that drains freely. The compact plant can fill a small pot or add a low layer of color among taller tropical foliage. Pinching stem tips is an option when a fuller shape is wanted. ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly moist during warm weather and check containers more often in hot or windy conditions. In cold-winter regions, treat coleus as a warm-season annual or bring a container indoors before frost; bright indoor light helps maintain compact growth.