Kong® Mosaic Coleus, Premium Shade

Kong® Mosaic is an ornamental coleus selected for very large leaves with distinctive, varied color patterns. Its mounded, upright plants reach about 18–20 inches tall and 15–18 inches wide, and perform in shade or partial sun, with full shade preferred for best performance. ## Placement Use this foliage-forward selection in a large container, mixed planting, or shaded landscape bed where its broad leaves can be seen. PanAmerican Seed describes the leaves as unusually large and patterned, noting that no two are alike; the exact selection is Kakegawa CE15 in the Kong® series. Its published spacing is 15–24 inches, so allow room for the mature leaf canopy. The [cultivar page](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/018003855010575/coleus-premium-shade-kong-mosaic/) gives the selection identity and exposure, while [Ball Seed's plant details](https://www.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=018003855010575) provide the plant habit and care profile. ## Growing care Ball Seed rates water needs as medium and lists heat tolerance and low maintenance. The PanAmerican grower guide advises watering early enough for foliage to dry by nightfall. Its guidance also says not to pinch Kong plants because pinching reduces leaf size and delays production. ## Maintenance