Coleus - Main Street Fifth Avenue

Coleus - Main Street Fifth Avenue captivates with its dazzling, multicolored foliage and robust growth, making it a must-have annual for gardeners aiming to add lasting color and texture to their outdoor spaces. This coleus variety features vibrant leaves with dramatic color contrasts, perfect for brightening shady spots, accentuating mixed containers, or anchoring garden beds. Main Street Fifth Avenue coleus is celebrated for its easy-care nature, adaptability to a range of light conditions, and reliable seasonal performance. Its upright, branching habit creates fullness and depth in any planting scheme, while the enduring leaf color ensures your landscape remains lively from spring through fall. Create striking visual interest and enjoy hassle-free gardening with this exceptional annual coleus.

Key Features

Displays bold, colorful foliage with dramatic contrasts for eye-catching appeal. Performs well in both full sun and partial shade, offering planting versatility. Requires minimal care, making it ideal for gardeners of all experience levels. Excellent choice for containers, borders, and mass plantings. Maintains vibrant color throughout the growing season. Pairs effortlessly with other annuals and perennials for dynamic arrangements.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements: Prefers partial shade to full sun; provide 4–6 hours of sunlight daily for best results.

2. Watering: Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch to dry slightly between waterings.

3. Soil Type: Thrives in well-drained, fertile loamy soil enriched with organic matter.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Hardy to Zone 3b; grown as an annual, protect from frost in early spring and autumn.

5. Fertilizer: Feed monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the active growing season.

6. Pruning & Maintenance: Pinch back tips to promote bushier growth and remove any faded or damaged leaves.

7. Special Notes: Non-toxic to pets but not intended for consumption. Discard after first frost or overwinter indoors as desired.