Crimson Gold Coleus, Premium Sun

Crimson Gold is a mounded coleus with deep-red leaves edged in golden green. Ball Seed lists the named selection in its Premium Sun coleus program and reports a 14–18-inch height and spread, with foliage that performs in sun and shade ([Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=018006810022969)). ## Foliage and form The well-branched, vigorous plant carries bicolored leaves through the season. Deep red centers contrast with the golden-green edges, making this selection useful as a foliage accent in the landscape or garden. Ball Seed describes the cultivar as late flowering but does not give a specific bloom month. ## Site and care The profile lists medium water needs and says the Premium Sun group tolerates full sun in regions with high relative humidity; foliage can scorch in full sun where relative humidity is low. The plants are also suitable for shade. Kew accepts Coleus scutellarioides in the Lamiaceae family and lists Solenostemon scutellarioides as a synonym, while Ball uses that synonym in its plant details ([Kew Science](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/446165-1)). ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly supplied with moderate moisture and feed every two weeks as Ball Seed recommends. Use the mounded plant in a patio container or garden bed where its contrasting foliage can be seen.