Coleus 'Colorblaze Kingswood Torch'

Solenostemon scutellarioides

How to grow Coleus 'Colorblaze Kingswood Torch'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Pinch to encourage branching. Can be grown over winter as house plants. Hardy to 35 degrees. Sun to shade. Deadheading not necessary. Fertilize regularly for best results.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Colorblaze Kingswood Torch is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors.

Growing Colorblaze Kingswood Torch from seed

Start seeds indoors. Easily propagated by cuttings.

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.0 inches (0.01 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 65°C / 149°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Colorblaze Kingswood Torch about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Colorblaze Kingswood Torch

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Colorblaze Kingswood Torch is a tender plant.

Harvesting Colorblaze Kingswood Torch