Coleus 'Pineapple Splash'

Coleus ‘Pineapple Splash’ pairs well with Pepper ‘Black Pearl’


What’s the hot take on Coleus ‘Pineapple Splash’? Bright lemon yellow foliage has a jagged red stripe on the leaf. It loves hot summer and does not fade under the brutal sun. Plants grow lush and low for Coleus and pair well with dark varieties—important features we look for in a solid, dependable pro-quality Coleus.

But this is not the full story. ‘Pineapple Splash’ comes from a Coleus dynasty, bred by the University of Florida along with many important cultivars like ‘Redhead’ (2008), ‘Wasabi’ (2011), ‘Electric Lime’ (2016), ‘Ruby Slipper’ (2016), and ‘French Quarter’ (2016). In fact, a full one-third of the 50+ Coleus varieties we sell come from U of F, although we did not know it at the time. Why, then, do so many important Coleus come out of this one place? 

 
Alternanthera ‘True Yellow’ mixes in with Spreading Angelonia 'AngelMist Dark Purple'

Mixing golds with blacks is a popular technique, and these are three steadfast plants for the job. If you like the bright yellows of Alternanthera ‘True Yellow’ and Duranta ‘Cuban Gold’ you will also like their dark counterpart, Iresine ‘Purple Lady’. It grows in a similar fashion, in similar soils, and with similar care, rolling out a very dark carpet that contrasts well with its two lighter companions.

 
Duranta ‘Cuban Gold’ fronting a bed of Cocktail and Olympia Begonias

Iresine is a tough, dependable plant that has been in our stable a long time and we feel it deserves more attention. This is a low-maintenance variety that is very reliable. It forms a dense cover and lends a unique color to the garden.

Iresine ‘Purple Lady’ turning the corner on Ornamental Fennel

Alternanthera ‘True Yellow’ is available in the 1801 Landscape tray and the 4.5 and 6-inch pot sizes. Duranta ‘Cuban Gold’ comes in the 1801Landscape tray and the 4.5-inch pot. We grow Iresine ‘Purple Lady’ in the 1801 flat.

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