Prem Sun Watermelon – Bright coleus foliage for sunny summer balconies

Family

Lamiaceae

Coleus 'Premium Sun Watermelon' is a beautiful and vibrant variety from the Premium Sun series, renowned for its stunning colors and ability to flourish in full sun. It is a top choice for creating visually striking displays in garden beds, borders, and containers.

With its eye-catching foliage boasting a vibrant watermelon pink center, lime green edges, and deep maroon flecks, this multi-patterned plant grows to a height of 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) and spreads 330–40 cm (12–16 inches). Its blue spikes, although often removed to showcase the foliage, add a delicate touch to this exceptional plant.

Environment

Coleus 'Prem Sun Watermelon', requires partial shade to filtered sunlight (ideal to have morning sun and afternoon shade). It thrives in moist, well-drained, and fertile soil and benefits from regular watering to maintain evenly moist soil (without being soggy). To encourage active growth, apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks. This type of flower can be grown year-round in frost-free, mild climates such as Southern India.

Landscape

Great for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and shaded beds.