Botanical Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides ‘Down Town® Vegas Neon’

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 Pink and Magenta Centers with Lime-Green Margins, Extreme Color Contrast, Strong Stems, Excellent Heat Tolerance

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

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

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More About Coleus ‘Down Town® Vegas Neon’

Coleus ‘Down Town® Vegas Neon’ is all about maximum color impact. The foliage features blazing neon pink and magenta tones at the center, sharply outlined by bright lime-green margins. The result is a bold, electric look that commands attention from across the garden.

As part of the Down Town® series, this variety was bred for sun tolerance, strong branching, and dependable landscape performance. Unlike older neon-colored coleus that faded or scorched in sun, ‘Vegas Neon’ holds its intensity and contrast even during peak summer heat.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Down Town® Vegas Neon’ has been an exceptionally strong performer in full sun and mixed-light conditions. It fills in evenly, maintains an upright, balanced shape, and keeps its neon coloration crisp without washing out.

We especially like its role as a focal plant. Whether used as a container centerpiece, a bold border accent, or a mass planting for maximum drama, this coleus delivers instant visual energy. It pairs especially well with solid chartreuse plants, dark foliage, and simple flowering annuals that let the color shine.

Down Town® Vegas Neon vs Other Coleus

Compared to other Down Town® selections like ‘Down Town® Greenville’, ‘Vegas Neon’ immediately reads brighter and more electric, with its intense chartreuse base and bold red veining. Where Greenville leans deeper and moodier, Vegas Neon is high-energy and eye-catching, making it better suited for bold focal use rather than blended mass plantings. Within the same size class as ‘Main Street Wall Street’ and ‘Defiance’, Vegas Neon feels more playful and less architectural.

When placed next to lime-forward varieties such as ‘ChargedUp™ Electric Lime’ and ‘Volcanica™ Wasabi’, Vegas Neon separates itself with stronger contrast and patterning. Electric Lime offers cleaner, more uniform color, while Wasabi has softer transitions. Vegas Neon’s veining gives it more visual texture, which makes it pop harder in containers but slightly busier in large beds.

Against darker upright Coleus like ‘Main Street Beale Street’ or ‘FlameThrower™ Cajun Spice’, Vegas Neon acts as a visual counterbalance. Those varieties anchor designs with depth, while Vegas Neon injects light and movement. This makes it an excellent companion plant when you want contrast without resorting to trailing varieties. For gardeners looking for maximum color contrast and high-impact foliage, Coleus ‘Down Town® Vegas Neon’ is the standout choice, delivering electric chartreuse leaves with bold red veining that instantly energize containers, beds, and mixed plantings.