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Coleus Rainbow Volcano Seeds for Planting - Red Orange Foliage

Coleus Rainbow Volcano Seeds for Planting - Red Orange Foliage

$54.99 USD
$54.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds indoors or in trays surface sow (do not cover) as they need light Germination 7–14 days at 20–25°C Keep moist Thin seedlings Transplant outdoors after last frost spacing 20–30 cm apart in partial shade to full sun

How to Grow

Grow in partial shade to suitable sunlight using fertile, well-draining soil. Keep the soil consistently moist without waterlogging. Pinch growing tips as needed to encourage branching. Apply a suitable balanced fertilizer according to the product instructions. Protect plants from excessive rainfall and intense midday sunlight during hot weather.

Tips

  • Pinch growing tips on young plants to encourage denser foliage.
  • Grow in large containers for movable displays of color.
  • Combine with other foliage plants or flowers for contrast.
  • Avoid overwatering to help prevent root rot.
  • In hot climates, provide afternoon shade during the hottest months.
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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Colorful

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

N/A

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Coleus Rainbow Volcano Seeds for Planting - Red Orange Foliage

Coleus Superfine Rainbow Volcano is an ornamental foliage variety known for its multicolored leaves in shades of red, orange, yellow, and maroon. This foliage plant is suitable for garden borders, containers, hanging baskets, patios, and shaded garden areas. Grow in fertile, well-draining soil with suitable light and consistent moisture while young plants establish.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring-Summer

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

30–60 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

10–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

20–30 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm Moist

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coleus Rainbow Volcano the same as Solenostemon or Plectranthus?

Yes — this hybrid is botanically classified under Solenostemon scutellarioides, a group also referred to as Plectranthus scutellarioides in some plant taxonomies. "Coleus" is the common trade name.

Does the foliage color fade if grown in deeper shade?

Leaf color tends to be more vivid in bright, indirect light. In heavier shade, the red-orange and maroon tones may appear duller or more green-dominant.

Can Rainbow Volcano coleus be used for mass color-bed planting, not just containers?

Yes, its compact 30–60 cm habit works well for mass bedding, color drifts, and edging, in addition to containers and hanging baskets.

Do coleus flowers attract bees or pollinators?

Coleus produces small spike-like flowers that can draw bees, but most growers pinch off flower buds to redirect energy into foliage growth instead.

Is this coleus variety a perennial, or does it need replanting each year?

It's grown as an annual outdoors in most climates, though it can be kept as a tender perennial indoors or propagated via cuttings before frost.

Should flower spikes be removed to keep the foliage display looking full?

Yes, pinching off emerging flower spikes redirects growth back into leaf production, helping maintain denser, more colorful foliage throughout the season.