Botanical Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides ‘ChargedUp™ Electric Lime’

Common Name: Coleus

Hardiness Zone: Annual in Most Climates; Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 10–11)

Size: 18–24" Tall × 18–24" Spread

Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy, Well-Branched Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (Excellent Sun Tolerance)

Soil: Prefers Moist, Well-Drained, Organic-Rich Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Consistent Moisture for Best Performance

Bloom Season: Grown for Foliage (Spring through Fall)

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding During Active Growth

Features: Neon Chartreuse-Lime Foliage, Strong Sun Tolerance, Vigorous Growth, Low Maintenance

Uses: Ideal for Containers, Landscape Beds, Mass Plantings, Borders, and High-Contrast Designs

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

See our complete Coleus Plant Guide for in depth care details.

More About Coleus ‘ChargedUp™ Electric Lime’

Coleus ‘ChargedUp™ Electric Lime’ is a bold, high-energy foliage plant known for its intense neon chartreuse coloration and exceptional performance in sun. The leaves glow in the landscape, creating instant contrast and brightness in containers and garden beds alike.

As part of the ChargedUp™ series, this variety was bred specifically for sun tolerance, strong branching, and consistent growth. Unlike older coleus that would fade, scorch, or collapse in full sun, ‘Electric Lime’ maintains clean color and strong structure throughout the growing season.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘ChargedUp™ Electric Lime’ has been a standout performer in full sun and mixed light conditions. It fills in quickly, holds its upright shape without flopping, and keeps its electric color even during peak summer heat.

We especially appreciate its versatility in design. It works beautifully as a container centerpiece, a bold backdrop in landscape beds, or a mass planting where its chartreuse foliage creates a striking sea of color. It pairs exceptionally well with dark-leaf plants, deep purples, reds, and flowering annuals.

ChargedUp™ Electric Lime vs. Other Coleus

Electric Lime is the brightest coleus in this lineup, outshining ‘Volcanica™ Wasabi’, ‘Bonnie Gold’, and ‘Pineapple’ in pure intensity. Electric Lime’ is unapologetically bold. The color reads almost neon in full sun, making it visible from long distances in the landscape. This intensity gives it instant impact even when planted sparingly.

Compared to ‘Down Town® Vegas Neon’, Electric Lime is cleaner and less patterned, making it easier to design with at scale. Where Vegas Neon relies on strong veining for contrast, Electric Lime delivers uniform brightness. This consistency allows it to be mass-planted without feeling visually chaotic.

Against darker anchors like ‘Defiance’, ‘Down Town® Greenville’, and ‘FlameThrower™ Cajun Spice’, Electric Lime delivers maximum contrast and energy. The bright foliage creates a striking push-pull effect when paired with deep reds and burgundies. For gardeners looking for maximum brightness and high-impact foliage that instantly energizes containers and landscapes, ‘ChargedUp™ Electric Lime’ is an exceptional choice.