- Light Requirement is Full Sun to Full Shade
- Height 24-40 Inches
- Width 18-36 Inches
- Use as a thriller when using in containers
- Grow in planters, garden beds, or as a house plant!
If you wish you could enjoy the golden oranges of fall foliage all gardening season long, Solenostemon Colorblaze Wicked is the coleus for you. The ruffled burnt orange leaves on this plant will bring you joy in your shady or sunny garden areas. This plant does produce small flower spikes late in the season, but it is primarily grown for its foliage. It grows in an upright habit to a height between 24 and 40 inches with a spread between 18 and 36 inches.
Solenostemon scutellarioides can be used in container gardens as a thriller plant or in garden beds as a border plant, in a mass planting, or to fill in gaps between perennials. This tall plant is heat tolerant. It has won multiple awards for top performer and perfect score all season.
ColorBlaze® Wicked Hot® Coleus Care
Solenostemon Colorblaze Wicked is easy to grow and has average watering needs. Plants grown in container gardens, especially those placed in a sunny area, will need to be watered more frequently than plants grown in the ground or in shady container gardens. Add water-soluble fertilizer as directed on the label for best performance. Deadheading is not necessary, but many gardeners pinch off the blossoms as they form to keep the plant’s energy directed toward producing foliage.
This coleus is hardy in USDA planting zones 10 and 11. It is a good choice to bring indoors and overwinter as a houseplant. Before your first frost, select the healthiest looking plant(s) and spray them with insecticidal soap or neem oil. This will prevent introducing pests into your home. Your coleus will be happier indoors if you add humidity by either occasionally spraying the leaves with water or place the pot on a shallow tray containing pebbles and water. Be sure the bottom of the container is above the water surface. Fertilize in the spring when new growth appears. Slowly introduce your plant to the outdoors in the spring if you plan on moving it outside for the summer.
ColorBlaze® Wicked Hot® Coleus Spacing
Space the plant 18 to 24 inches apart in your garden. Be sure not to space is less than 15 inches apart in a container to give it room to grow to its full potential.
ColorBlaze® Wicked Hot® Coleus Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Orange |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade |
| Height Class: Tall |
| Height: 24-40 Inches |
| Spread: 18-36 Inches |
| Spacing: 18-24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Use Types: Border Plant, Container, Houseplant, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Wicked Hot®' |
| Common Name: ColorBlaze® Wicked Hot® Coleus |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- SOLWHP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations