ColorBlaze Torchlight Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'ColorBlaze Torchlight')
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Deciduous Perennial (usually grown as an annual near you) Upright in the Lamiaceae Family
ColorBlaze Torchlight is an upright coleus with a striking fuchsia, maroon-purple, and green tricolor foliage pattern. Its bold color combination makes it a standout accent among more uniformly colored coleus selections.

Pros

Low maintenance, high contrast

Adds great color to your part-shade garden

Easily propagated from cuttings in water or potting soil

Cons

Can wilt in full sun - she can do it sometimes with extra love (more water)

Can get leggy in full-shade

Prefers moist soil and is not drought-tolerant

Highlights I can take a sunny site if I get water every day but careful not to have soggy soil or standing water. Watch for me to wilt - it's a sign I need more water.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 24 - 40 inches tall. 18 - 36 inches wide.
Tags Annual in Chicago, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Filler, Full Shade, Good for Beginners, Good for Cut Flowers, Grown as Annuals, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Insignificant Flowers, Perennial, Shade Tolerant, Tender Perennial
Bloom Period Late season, if at all
Foliage Color Fuchsia, Maroon-Purple, and Green Tricolor
 

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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 05/17
2024 : 02/08 - 05/18
2023 : 03/02 - 05/21

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