Spark Up Your Garden with Vibrant, Fiery Leaves
Vulcan Coleus
Solenostemon scutellarioides
Transform your garden into a radiant haven with the dazzling Vulcan Coleus. Featuring vibrant, fiery foliage, it adds an instant splash of color. Perfect for both beginner and seasoned gardeners, Vulcan Coleus is easy to care for and boasts striking hues. Its leaves shimmer in shades of bright reds to golden yellows, creating a lively contrast in any setting. Adaptable to a range of light conditions, Vulcan Coleus promises a garden alive with color from spring to fall.
Why Choose Vulcan Coleus for your Garden?
- Vibrant Foliage: Vulcan Coleus showcases bright leaves with vivid reds and golden edges, creating a stunning visual impact.
- Flexible Growth: Thriving in both partial shade and full sun, this plant’s adaptability allows it to brighten any corner of your garden, including pots and border fronts.
- Dramatic Display: Its striking color palette ensures Vulcan Coleus stands out, enhancing the garden’s aesthetic and complementing existing vegetation.
The Green Facts About the Vulcan Coleus
- Common Name: Coleus
- Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides
- Hardiness Degree: Prefers temperatures above 32°F (0°C), ideal for temperate zones or as a vibrant annual in cooler areas.
- Growth Habit: Features a compact, upright growth pattern, with heights of 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) and a spread of 16-20 inches (41-51 cm).
- Characteristics: Renowned for its bright, eye-catching foliage that remains vivid under various light conditions, Vulcan Coleus is a bold choice for garden enthusiasts.
- Optimal Conditions: Flourishes in partial to full shade but can tolerate full sun with sufficient moisture, prefers rich, well-draining soil.
Growing Information & Plant Care
- Sunlight: Versatile in its light requirements, Vulcan Coleus achieves its brightest hues in partial shade but is durable enough for full sun exposure.
- Water and Soil: Needs consistent moisture in well-drained soil; avoid drought stress or soggy conditions. Thrives in nutrient-rich, organic soil.
- Spacing and Fertilization: Space plants 16″-20″ apart. Use a balanced fertilizer monthly or opt for slow-release fertilization for steady growth.
Special Features of the Vulcan Coleus
- Notable Features: Celebrated for its fiery foliage, Vulcan Coleus adds an electrifying touch to any garden space.
- Uses: Ideal for adding depth in mixed containers, window boxes, or as a dramatic focal point in landscape beds.
- Homeowners Growing Tips: Encourage bushier growth and more vibrant leaves by regularly pinching back the tips and removing flowers to direct energy back to the foliage.
Elevate Your Garden with Vulcan Coleus
Introducing Vulcan Coleus to your garden means infusing it with a dynamic range of colors that endure through the seasons. With easy care and a bold presence, this plant is a top pick for gardeners aiming to bring a touch of drama and vibrancy to their outdoor spaces. Positioned in shade or sun, Vulcan Coleus ensures your garden enjoys a continuous glow of summer warmth.
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Proper Planting Instructions:
- Unpack and water immediately. Until ready to plant, keep plants in a bright indoor location & water frequently to prevent soil drying. Wait to plant until after the last frost.
- Choose a planting location based on your plants’ needs. This collection likes full sun to light shade. They will also need about 10 – 12 inches of space to grow.
- Prepare the ground. Remove nearby weeds and grass. Mix in compost or a slow-release fertilizer.
- Dig a hole twice as wide and twice as deep as the pot.
- Remove your pot by laying it sideways; gently massage the pot, then slowly slide it from the root ball.
- Hold the plant in the dug hole & match the plant’s soil level with the ground.
- Fill the hole with loose soil and press softly, but firmly to compact the plant base.
- Water thoroughly right away.
Continuing Care for Your Coleus:
- Water frequently the first few weeks after planting and during dry spells.
- Apply slow-release fertilizer at the beginning of the season.
- A gentle pruning of branch tips can encourage branching.
- When planting in containers, pick a bigger pot that your fast-paced coleus can grow into.
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