Coleus Partytime 'Pink Fizz'

Scientific Name: Coleus scutellarioides ‘Partytime Pink Fizz’

Common Name: Partytime Pink Fizz Coleus

Exposure: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates full sun with consistent moisture)

Blooming Time: July to September (flowers are insignificant and often removed)

Bloom Duration: 1 to 2 months

Fragrance: No noticeable fragrance

Plant Growing Habit: Upright, bushy, well-branched

Characteristics: Grown primarily for its spectacular foliage, featuring vibrant hot pink centres surrounded by bright lime-green margins with lightly serrated edges. Its bold colour remains attractive from spring until frost, making it an excellent choice for containers, borders, mixed planters, and shaded landscapes. Heat-tolerant and easy to grow, it provides outstanding season-long colour without relying on flowers.

Spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart

Height: 45 to 75 cm

Width: 30 to 45 cm

Maintenance Requirements: Low maintenance. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Water regularly, especially during hot, dry weather, but avoid waterlogged soil. Pinch back growing tips to encourage a fuller, bushier plant and remove flower spikes as they appear to maintain the plant's vibrant foliage. Fertilize every 2 to 4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Protect from frost, as it is grown as an annual in Canadian gardens.