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Coleus scutellarioides 'Park Avenue'

€12,10 EUR
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Coleus Park Avenue (Coleus scutellarioides 'Park Avenue') is a selected cultivar with an upright, mounding habit and striking bicolour leaves: a magenta splash at each centre on a deep burgundy ground with bright green serrated margins. Indoors it forms a compact, bushy pot plant in bright indirect light—pinch back tips to stay tidy—and suits anyone seeking bold foliage, but treat it as toxic to pets.

Plant size
Height
20 cm
Pot Size
12 cm
Care
Medium
Light Needs
Bright indirect light
Not Pet Friendly
Watering Needs
Medium
Quantity

In Stock

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Plant care at a glance

Care factor Coleus scutellarioides 'Park Avenue'
Botanical name Coleus scutellarioides 'Park Avenue'
Common name Coleus, Painted nettle, Park Avenue, and Main Street Park Avenue
Difficulty Medium
Light Bright indirect light
Water Medium
Pet safe No, toxic if ingested
Growth habit Upright, mounding, Bushy (pinch to maintain Compact habit)

Selected cultivar with bold magenta‑splashed foliage

Coleus scutellarioides 'Park Avenue' shows the colour first: a bright magenta‑pink splash at each leaf centre set on a deep burgundy ground, ringed by a sharp bright‑green serrated edge. Fine green veins form a net‑like pattern across glossy to slightly velvety, broadly ovate leaves with scalloped margins. The overall effect is high‑contrast and lively — the patterned leaves read clearly from a shelf or in a mixed pot.

This is a commercial bedding/pot selection with an upright, mounding habit rather than a trailing form. Indoors you’ll see it stay compact when you pinch new terminal shoots — pinching encourages branching and keeps the plant bushy — and it will occasionally send up flower spikes (remove them if you want to keep attention on the foliage). Leaf colours deepen with brighter indirect light and may become less vivid in dimmer spots.

In everyday ownership expect fast visual response to light, a tendency to wilt if the top of the soil dries, and sensitivity to waterlogging if drainage is poor. One honest trade‑off: its colour is light‑dependent and will fade in low light, and the species is treated as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach. You’ll also need to pinch terminals regularly to avoid legginess.

Best suited to bright indoor windowsills, sheltered patios or colourful mixed containers. This listing is supplied as a single medium potted option (12 cm pot, about 20 cm height at dispatch), so you receive a compact, ready‑to‑display plant that shows its patterned leaves straightaway rather than a liner or plug.

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Coleus scutellarioides 'Park Avenue'

Variants: Medium - P12 H20

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Plant questions, answered

What does Coleus scutellarioides 'Park Avenue' look like?

It has striking bicolour foliage: a bright magenta/pink splash at each leaf centre on a deep burgundy ground, framed by a sharp bright green serrated margin and fine green, net-like veins. Leaves are broadly ovate with a glossy-to-slightly-velvety surface. Pattern and intensity vary with light, so individual plants may show subtle differences in tone and contrast.

How much light and water does Park Avenue need?

Bright indirect light to partial shade is best. Colours usually deepen with good indirect light but will fade in low light. Keep the potting mix evenly moist without letting the plant sit in water and water again once the top of the soil begins to dry. Normal indoor humidity and protection from cold drafts suit this coleus.

Is Coleus 'Park Avenue' safe around pets or people?

No — treat Coleus 'Park Avenue' as toxic to pets. Species-level sources report that Coleus scutellarioides can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if eaten and occasional contact dermatitis in sensitive people. Exact cultivar toxicology isn’t available, so keep the plant out of reach of pets and children and avoid skin contact if you are sensitive.

How does 'Park Avenue' differ from other coleus varieties?

Park Avenue is a selected cultivar notable for its pronounced magenta central splash on a dark burgundy background with vivid green margins and net-like venation. That high‑contrast bicolour pattern sets it apart from plain green forms and many other commercial series. It’s a mainstream bedding/pot selection rather than a rare collector’s sport, so it’s visually bold but widely available.

How should I maintain its compact shape and keep the foliage looking good?

Pinch back the terminal shoots regularly to encourage branching and maintain a compact, mounding habit. Remove any flower spikes if you want to prioritise leaf display, and feed conservatively during the active season. These steps keep Coleus 'Park Avenue' bushy and prevent legginess as light and growth change.

What size will arrive and how will it grow at home?

This listing is the Medium — labelled P12 H20, dispatched in a 12 cm pot and roughly 20 cm tall. It grows as an upright, mounding bedding/pot variety that responds to pinching and light levels; brighter light deepens colour, while low light may reduce contrast. Mature size will depend on how often you pinch and the growing conditions at home.

Plant care guide

Light
Bright indirect light to partial shade. Colours deepen with good light; tolerates some morning or late afternoon sun but avoid harsh midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.

Water
Moderate watering — keep the potting mix evenly moist but well drained. Water thoroughly, then allow the top 1–2 cm to dry before watering again; avoid prolonged waterlogging.

Soil and repotting
Use a free‑draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes. Repot in spring only when rootbound, choosing a pot only slightly larger to avoid excess moisture retention.

Humidity and temperature
Prefers normal indoor (medium) humidity and typical home temperatures. Avoid cold drafts and prolonged exposure below usual indoor ranges.

Feeding
Feed conservatively in the active growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks; reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter.

Growth and support
Upright, mounding, bushy habit — pinch new terminal growth to maintain a compact shape and remove flower spikes if you want to prioritise foliage display. Use a pot with drainage holes and a free‑draining mix.

Common concerns

Faded colour: move to brighter indirect light to restore leaf contrast.
Wilting: water when the top 1–2 cm of compost feels dry to the touch.
Root rot: ensure free drainage and avoid letting the pot sit in water; don’t overwater.
Leggy growth: pinch terminal shoots regularly to encourage branching and keep a bushy habit.
Toxic to pets: keep out of reach of animals and children; avoid skin contact if sensitive.

Pet safety
Reportedly toxic to pets — ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset; can cause skin irritation in sensitive people. Keep out of reach of pets and supervise handling.

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