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Coleus 'Wizard Golden' (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is a standout member of the Wizard series, specifically bred for a compact, bushy habit and vibrant, uniform color. This cultivar provides a brilliant splash of chartreuse to neon-yellow foliage, making it a "living spotlight" for shaded or semi-shaded garden beds. Unlike many other coleus varieties, the Wizard series is remarkably slow to bolt, ensuring the focus remains on its glowing leaves for the duration of the season.
Mature size: 10 to 12 inches in height; 10 to 12 inches in spread.
Flower: Small, inconspicuous blue-to-white flower spikes; these are usually pinched off to preserve foliage vigor.
Foliage: Heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges; color ranges from a bright lime-green to a vivid, golden yellow.
Hardiness: Tropical perennial grown as an annual; USDA zones 10–11.
Part Shade to Full Shade is ideal. While 'Wizard Golden' can tolerate some morning sun, harsh afternoon sunlight can scorch the delicate leaves or cause the vibrant golden hue to bleach out. In deep shade, the color may shift toward a more subtle chartreuse.
Requires consistent moisture. The soil should feel like a wrung-out sponge—moist but never soggy. If allowed to dry out completely, the plant will wilt dramatically, though it usually recovers quickly once watered.
Thrives in rich, fertile soil high in organic matter. Good drainage is paramount to prevent stem and root rot, particularly in humid environments or during periods of heavy rain.
Feed every 2–4 weeks with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer at half-strength. Excessive nitrogen can sometimes cause the golden color to fade into a duller green, so moderate feeding is best for color retention.
To maintain its tidy, mounded shape, pinch back the growing tips regularly. It is especially important to pinch off any flower spikes as soon as they appear, as flowering can lead to leggy growth and reduced foliage quality.
'Wizard Golden' is a premier choice for brightening dark corners of the garden. Its luminous foliage provides a stunning contrast when planted alongside dark-leaved plants like 'Blackie' Sweet Potato Vine or deep purple Heuchera. It is equally effective in mixed containers, window boxes, or as a low-growing formal edging for shaded walkways.
Coleus 'Wizard Golden' is an essential tool for the shade gardener, offering a low-maintenance way to inject high-wattage color into areas where flowers often struggle. Its uniform growth and radiant golden palette make it a reliable and sophisticated choice for both containers and landscape beds.
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15
Coleus 'Wizard Golden' (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is a standout member of the Wizard series, specifically bred for a compact, bushy habit and vibrant, uniform color. This cultivar provides a brilliant splash of chartreuse to neon-yellow foliage, making it a "living spotlight" for shaded or semi-shaded garden beds. Unlike many other coleus varieties, the Wizard series is remarkably slow to bolt, ensuring the focus remains on its glowing leaves for the duration of the season.
Mature size: 10 to 12 inches in height; 10 to 12 inches in spread.
Flower: Small, inconspicuous blue-to-white flower spikes; these are usually pinched off to preserve foliage vigor.
Foliage: Heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges; color ranges from a bright lime-green to a vivid, golden yellow.
Hardiness: Tropical perennial grown as an annual; USDA zones 10–11.
Part Shade to Full Shade is ideal. While 'Wizard Golden' can tolerate some morning sun, harsh afternoon sunlight can scorch the delicate leaves or cause the vibrant golden hue to bleach out. In deep shade, the color may shift toward a more subtle chartreuse.
Requires consistent moisture. The soil should feel like a wrung-out sponge—moist but never soggy. If allowed to dry out completely, the plant will wilt dramatically, though it usually recovers quickly once watered.
Thrives in rich, fertile soil high in organic matter. Good drainage is paramount to prevent stem and root rot, particularly in humid environments or during periods of heavy rain.
Feed every 2–4 weeks with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer at half-strength. Excessive nitrogen can sometimes cause the golden color to fade into a duller green, so moderate feeding is best for color retention.
To maintain its tidy, mounded shape, pinch back the growing tips regularly. It is especially important to pinch off any flower spikes as soon as they appear, as flowering can lead to leggy growth and reduced foliage quality.
'Wizard Golden' is a premier choice for brightening dark corners of the garden. Its luminous foliage provides a stunning contrast when planted alongside dark-leaved plants like 'Blackie' Sweet Potato Vine or deep purple Heuchera. It is equally effective in mixed containers, window boxes, or as a low-growing formal edging for shaded walkways.
Coleus 'Wizard Golden' is an essential tool for the shade gardener, offering a low-maintenance way to inject high-wattage color into areas where flowers often struggle. Its uniform growth and radiant golden palette make it a reliable and sophisticated choice for both containers and landscape beds.
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15