Pink coleus

Pink is one of the most loved coleus colors and there are plenty of varieties to choose from. Here you will find the varieties that range from soft pink to coral. All are grown from true to type seeds, so every plant gets its variety's colors and traits.

Which pink variety should you choose?

Pink appears in almost every series. The varieties range from small and compact to real giants.

• Kong Rose – giant leaves in vivid pink with green edges. No pink variety has bigger leaves.
• Kong Jr Rose – pink with touches of mahogany, on a smaller scale than Kong Rose.
• Colocha Rose – our pinkest variety with wavy leaf edges.
• Fairway Rose – a small variety for the edge of a pot or a flower bed.
• Wizard Rose – a classic pink center framed in beautiful ivory.
• Kong Salmon Pink – salmon pink on a giant scale.
• Premium Sun Coral Candy and Premium Sun Watermelon – coral and watermelon pink, and sun-tolerant too.
• Mezmerize Chocolate Rose – pink on a chocolate-brown base.

How to get the strongest pink color

The pink color comes from the same pigment that gives red coleus their color. Light determines how much pink pigment the plant produces. If the plant is in too dark a spot, the green takes over and the pink fades. Place the plant in partial shade and the color keeps its full glow all season. You'll find more about placement in Coleus in the sun.

Otherwise you care for pink coleus just like any other coleus. Cut off flower buds when they appear and feel free to pinch the plant so it grows bushy and dense. The full guide is in Coleus care, and the step-by-step sowing instructions are in How to grow coleus plants from seeds.

Frequently asked questions

Are there pink coleus?

Yes. Pink is a common coleus color. Varieties like Kong Rose, Colocha Rose and Wizard Rose have pink as their main color and they are grown from seed just like other coleus.

Why is my pink coleus losing its color?

Usually it comes down to light. If the plant is in too dark a spot, it produces less pink pigment and the leaves turn greener. Move it to a brighter spot and the color comes back.

Which is the pinkest coleus?

Colocha Rose is the variety with the most pink in its leaves. If you would rather have pink on a giant scale, Kong Rose is the variety with the biggest leaves.