Overview
Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus' is a bushy bedding in the genus Coleus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.
About
Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar within the Coleus genus, known for its soft-textured foliage that adds vibrant colour to garden settings. This plant thrives in fertile, well-drained soil that is moist but well-drained, and it prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south- or east-facing positions. Suitable for patios and container planting, it is hardy to H1c and can be propagated by seed or softwood cuttings. 'Marginatus' is particularly attractive during the spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Coleus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus'
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Scale insects, Glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus'?
Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus' need?
Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus' hardy in the UK?
Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Coleus forsteri 'Marginatus'?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.
More in the Coleus genus
- Coleus amboinicus 'Well Sweep Wedgewood' (v)Cuban oregano 'Well Sweep Wedgewood'
- Coleus comosus
- Coleus madagascariensis 'Variegatus'
- Coleus scutellarioides 'Beckwith's Gem'
- Coleus scutellarioides 'City of Middlesbrough' (v)
- Coleus scutellarioides 'Dracula'
- Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v)
- Coleus scutellarioides 'Merlins Magic'