Kong® Empire Mixture Coleus, Premium Shade

Kong Empire Mixture is a Premium Shade coleus sold as a mixture containing six colors, with unusually large leaves and patterned foliage. Ball Seed describes mounded, upright plants that reach 18–20 inches high and 15–18 inches wide, and says the mixture is best in full shade ([Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=018003855021399)). ## Foliage and form The mixture has large leaves with varied color combinations rather than one uniform color selection. Its mounded, upright habit fits shaded beds, large containers and mixed plantings. Ball Seed also lists indoor plant programs as a use and says the mix contains all six colors; the profile does not identify one individual color form as the whole product. ## Site and care The exact listing gives shade and partial-sun exposure, medium water needs and recommends full shade for best performance. Kew accepts Coleus scutellarioides in the Lamiaceae family and lists Solenostemon scutellarioides as a synonym; Ball uses the synonym in its plant details ([Kew Science](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/446165-1)). ## Maintenance Keep moisture moderate and feed every two weeks following the grower guidance. Choose a large container or shaded planting bed that leaves room for the broad leaves to show their patterns.