Coleus - Le Freak

Common Name: Le Freak Coleus

Description: Le Freak Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides 'Le Freak') is a striking annual plant celebrated for its vibrant foliage. The elongated, serrated leaves display a rich rust-red hue bordered by bright chartreuse edges, creating a dramatic contrast that enhances any garden or container arrangement. This variety maintains a compact, mounded habit and is known for its late flowering, ensuring prolonged foliage display throughout the growing season. Le Freak thrives in well-drained soil with regular moisture and performs best in partial shade to shade, making it versatile for various garden settings. Its exceptional garden performance and medium vigor make it a favorite among gardeners seeking bold, colorful foliage. 

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 35–60 cm
• Width: Approximately 35–45 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Late Flowering

Flower Colour:

• Insignificant; grown primarily for foliage

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Deer Resistant
• Heat Tolerant
• Shade Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity: Mildly toxic to cats; ingestion may cause mild irritation. 

Companion Plants:

• Impatiens (Impatiens spp.)
• Ferns (Various species)
• Hostas (Hosta spp.)
• Begonias (Begonia spp.)
• Caladiums (Caladium spp.)