Torchlight Coleus is a tender shade-loving evergreen perennial treated as an annual primarily grown for its dramatic foliage. The deep maroon leaves have bright fuchsia center veining and ruffled edges painted with bright lime green. Its late spring to summer bloom is non showy and is often removed to maintain foliage display. Best color in full sun and moist, loose well-drained soils. The Colorblaze series is both sun and shade tolerant.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Tropical Asia to northern Australia |
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Height: |
2' - 3.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Watch for spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies. Wilt may occur with too much sun, while too much shade may make the plant leggy.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Indoor Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Geranium, Elephant Ears, Sweet Potato Vine
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, ColorBlaze® Torchlight™ Coleus
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
