Coleus 'Hot Lava'

Coleus 'Hot Lava'Hot Lava Coleus Plectranthus scutellarioides Hot Lava Painted Nettle Hot Lava Coleus Hot Lava Hot Lava Coleus is a spectacular, vibrant tropical perennial (widely grown as an annual or house plant in cooler climates) prized for its striking, fiery foliage that features a brilliant center of glowing red and orange, bordered by deep, dark purple to almost black scalloped edges. This eye catching selection is known for its upright, mounding habit and its

These plants will need water and some soil brushed from their leaves after transit

These veins are embedded in the violin-shaped leaves

and storage quality

Prune sparingly

thrives in organically rich soils but adapts well to average garden conditions

delivering nonstop flowering from late spring until frost

The high-yielding clusters ripen in midsummer and are perfect for fresh eating

the vines are robust and exhibit good resistance to common tomato ailments

maintain tree shape

excellent fire blight resistance

glowing red center radiating out to vibrant golden-yellow edges

Growing to about 5 to 7 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet