Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Torchlight’ ~ PW® ColorBlaze® Torchlight™ Coleus ornamental grass 13July2012

13July2012

Piedmont Region of GA and SC

Susceptible to fireblight and leaf spot

Wax Myrtle

while the large lavender-pink panicles bloom on new wood in summer

Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Torchlight’ ~ PW® ColorBlaze® Torchlight™ Coleus ornamental grass 13July2012Torchlight 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. Type: Annual