Coleus limewire

Coleus ‘Limewire’ – Volcanica™ Collection

• Botanical Name: Coleus scutellarioides 
• Commercial Name: Coleus ‘Limewire’
• Collection: Volcanica™
• Plant Type: Tender ornamental perennial
• Growth Habit: Vigorous and upright with strong branching
• Mature Height: Approximately 36–71 cm
• Mature Spread: Approximately 36–71 cm
• Foliage: Ruffled deep-burgundy leaves edged in bright lime green
• Light: Bright light, partial shade or gentle direct sun
• Best Uses: Decorative containers, garden beds, borders and mixed foliage arrangements
• Coleus ‘Limewire’ is a vigorous, upright foliage plant offering a dramatic contrast between deep-burgundy leaves and vivid lime-green margins. Its ruffled leaf edges and rich colour pattern create a bold, high-impact display in pots, garden beds and mixed ornamental arrangements.
• The plant branches well naturally and develops into a full, substantial specimen under suitable conditions. It can perform in both sun and shade, although the intensity and balance of its colors may change according to light levels.

Growing in Kuwait

• Outdoor season: Suitable for outdoor cultivation during Kuwait’s cooler months, approximately October to April.
• Light: Provide bright filtered light, partial shade or gentle morning sunlight.
• Kuwait sun warning: Although the breeder classifies ‘Limewire’ as sun-tolerant, this does not mean it should be exposed to Kuwait’s intense summer afternoon sun.
• Summer placement: Move indoors or to a cooled, brightly lit and shaded location before extreme heat arrives.
• Watering: Water when the upper 2–3 cm of soil begins to dry. Maintain even moisture without leaving the root zone waterlogged.
• Soil: Use a fertile, lightweight and well-drained potting mixture.
• Feeding: Apply a diluted balanced fertilizer every two to four weeks during active growth.
• Pinching: Its natural branching is good, so frequent pinching is not essential. Pinch only long or uneven stems when a more compact shape is desired.
• Flower spikes: Remove developing flower spikes if maintaining maximum foliage density is the priority.
• Spacing: Allow approximately 40–60 cm between plants when planting in garden beds.
• Penn State’s plant trial recorded strong performance in both sun and shade, with trial plants reaching approximately 61 cm high and 81 cm wide under its testing conditions.