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Coleus Franklin Street
Plectranthus scutellarioides Franklin Street is a compact, upright coleus from the Main Street series selected for its bicolour foliage. The leaves show a chocolate‑burgundy centre with an orange flare and lime chartreuse margins, and the cultivar is later-to-flower so colour holds indoors.
- height Height
- 20 cm
- swap_horiz Pot Size
- 12 cm
- volunteer_activism Care
- Easy
- wb_sunny Light Needs
- Partial shade
- pets Not Pet Friendly
- water_drop Watering Needs
- Medium
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Plant care at a glance
| Care factor | Coleus Franklin Street |
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| Botanical name | Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R.Br. |
| Common name | Coleus 'Franklin Street', Main Street Franklin Street, and Franklin Street coleus |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Partial shade |
| Water | Medium |
| Humidity | Medium |
| Pet safe | No, toxic if ingested |
| Growth habit | Upright, mounding; Compact commercial habit (Main Street series). |
Bicolour Coleus with orange centre flare
This selection is all about leaves you notice first: a chocolate‑burgundy centre that can show a bright orange/rose flare toward the midrib, framed by a sharp chartreuse‑lime edge. The foliage is soft, boldly two‑ to three‑toned and arranged on an upright, mounded silhouette that reads colourful and architectural on a shelf or in a container. The plant is a modern selected cultivar with a marketed colour blend that’s its defining feature.
As a commercial Main Street series selection it keeps the compact, upright mounding habit most buyers expect from bedding coleus. It’s described as later‑to‑flower, so the foliage display holds up longer into the season; growers commonly pinch terminal tips to encourage branching and preserve the dense shape rather than letting flower spikes form. You won’t see climbing or fenestration here — this is purely a foliage performer with reliable, repeatable form.
In real rooms it behaves as a space‑friendly, easygoing ornamental: compact, showy leaves and a predictable, tidy habit. One important trade‑off is safety — this species can be toxic to pets and may cause skin irritation in sensitive people, so keep it out of reach and handle with care. Also note this is a newer branded selection in the Main Street series and some supply sources note propagation controls.
Best for bright shelves, container displays or mixed borders where colourful leaves do the work. We sell it in a medium 12 cm pot (about 20 cm high), which gives you immediate colour and presence for tabletops or balcony pots.
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Size: Medium - P12 H20
Plant questions, answered
What makes Coleus 'Franklin Street' (Plectranthus scutellarioides) different from other coleus varieties?
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It’s a modern selected cultivar in Dümmen Orange’s Main Street series with striking bicolour leaves: a chocolate‑burgundy field, a bright orange/rose centre flare and chartreuse‑lime margins. The combination of tri‑tone appearance and a later‑to‑flower habit gives longer, more reliable foliage display compared with ordinary bedding coleus.
Is Coleus 'Franklin Street' suitable for beginners?
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Yes — Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Franklin Street' is regarded as easy to grow for beginner gardeners. Its compact, upright Main Street habit is forgiving in containers and bedding; just give moderate light, evenly moist but well‑drained soil and occasional pinching to keep a bushy shape.
Where should I place my Franklin Street coleus and what happens if it flowers?
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Place Franklin Street in part shade to part sun — it tolerates some sun but prefers sheltered, bright shade for best leaf colour. If allowed to bloom it can become leggy and lose foliage quality; pinch out flower spikes and terminal tips to encourage branching and maintain the compact decorative form.
Is Coleus 'Franklin Street' safe for homes with pets or children?
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No — Plectranthus scutellarioides (commonly sold as coleus) is toxic to pets and can cause skin irritation in people. Keep the plant out of reach, avoid skin contact if you’re sensitive, and contact a veterinarian or poison‑control service promptly if ingestion is suspected.
What size plant will I receive if I order this product?
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You will receive the Medium option listed as “P12 H20”: a plant supplied in a 12 cm pot with an approximate plant height of 20 cm. This is the single available size for this listing, offered as a compact, ready‑to‑display specimen.
Plant care guide
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Soil and repotting
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Common concerns
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- Leggy growth/flowering: Pinch out flower spikes and terminal tips to encourage branching and retain compact, high‑quality foliage.
- Overwatering/root rot: Keep soil evenly moist but well‑drained; ensure pots have drainage and avoid prolonged waterlogging.