Coleus 'Orange King': Stained-Glass Orange Foliage That Glows in Sunlight

Coleus 'Orange King' (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Orange King'), syn. Coleus blumei var. verschaffeltii, exemplifies the stained-glass glow of coleus in sunlight. Its leaves radiate warm orange on sunny days. Tall, upright form reaches 1–3 feet tall and wide. Pinch back for bushiness; remove flowers to keep focus on foliage.

Growing Conditions

Grow in full sun to medium shade; colors are most vivid in full sun. Avoid overly dry conditions. Propagate by surface-sowing seed at 72–75°F in early spring, or root softwood cuttings from late spring to autumn. Watch for mealybugs, scale, whiteflies under glass.

Key Features at a Glance

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Growth Habit: Clumping, Moderate
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Medium
• Maintenance: Moderate
• Characteristics: Showy Foliage
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Flower Color: Blue, White
• Foliage Color: Colorful/Burgundy, Evergreen
• Uses: Beds, Borders, Containers, Indoor, Specimen, Annual, Formal Garden
• Type: Perennials (grown as annual)