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Decorative Nettle ‘Chocolate Rose’
Botanical Name: Coleus scutellarioides ‘Chocolate Rose’
Type: Tender Annual

Decorative Nettle ‘Chocolate Rose’ is a striking foliage plant prized for its rich chocolate-brown leaves edged and flushed with rose-pink tones. Bold, velvety, and highly decorative, this coleus variety adds dramatic colour and texture to containers, borders, and mixed plantings. Easy to grow and fast to fill space, it’s perfect for brightening shaded areas.

Plant Details

Type: Tender annual
Height: 20–30 cm
Spread: 20–25 cm
Foliage: Deep chocolate with rose-pink highlights
Position: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates light sun)

Growing Information

Sow: January – March indoors
Germination: 10–14 days at 20–24 °C
Tip: Surface sow — do not cover seed
Transplant: Harden off and plant out after frost
Spacing: 25–30 cm apart
Care: Keep soil moist but well-drained; pinch tips regularly for bushier plants

Why You’ll Love It

Stunning, richly coloured foliage
Excellent for shade and containers
Fast-growing and easy to maintain
Adds contrast and depth to mixed plantings

Top Tip

Pinch off flower spikes as they appear to keep plants compact and focused on foliage colour.

Perfect For

Containers & patio pots
Shaded borders & beds
Mixed foliage displays
Adding bold colour without flowers

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