Confetti Rose Hypoestes Seeds

Confetti Rose Hypoestes (Hypoestes phyllostachya), commonly known as the Polka Dot Plant, is a striking foliage variety prized for its deep green leaves generously splashed with vibrant rose-pink markings. The colorful foliage provides continuous ornamental interest from spring until frost, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and indoor displays. Native to Madagascar, this compact plant has become one of the most popular foliage annuals for brightening shaded gardens and interior spaces.

Growing approximately 10 to 18 inches tall with a naturally bushy habit, Confetti Rose produces dense branching covered with colorful leaves that become even more vivid in bright filtered light. Unlike flowering annuals that bloom for only part of the season, this variety maintains its attractive foliage throughout its growing cycle. Occasional small lavender flowers may appear late in the season, but the brilliantly colored leaves remain the plant's greatest ornamental feature.

Confetti Rose performs best in fertile, well-drained soil that remains consistently moist without becoming waterlogged. It thrives in partial shade outdoors where the foliage retains its richest coloration, while indoors it flourishes in bright indirect light as an attractive and easy-care houseplant. Regular pinching encourages fuller branching, resulting in a compact, well-shaped specimen ideal for decorative containers and mixed plantings.

Easy to grow from seed, Confetti Rose quickly develops into an attractive landscape or container plant that pairs beautifully with impatiens, coleus, begonias, caladiums, and other shade-loving ornamentals. Whether used to brighten shaded flower beds, patio planters, hanging baskets, or sunny windows indoors, its cheerful rose-speckled foliage provides dependable season-long color with very little maintenance.

Specifications:
Botanical Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
Common Name: Confetti Rose Polka Dot Plant
Plant Type: Tender perennial grown as an annual or houseplant
Height: 10–18 inches
Spread: 10–16 inches
Light: Partial shade to bright indirect light
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate; keep evenly moist
Bloom Time: Late summer (small lavender flowers)
Foliage: Green leaves heavily spotted with bright rose-pink
Uses: Containers, hanging baskets, borders, houseplants, mixed planters, shaded gardens
Hardiness: USDA Zones 10–11 (grown as an annual elsewhere)

Seedman Notes:
Confetti Rose is one of our brightest foliage selections, producing continuous color even when flowers are absent. Its compact growth, easy maintenance, and brilliantly speckled leaves make it an excellent choice for shaded landscapes, decorative containers, hanging baskets, and indoor displays throughout the growing season.