Orange coleus

Orange is one of the warmest coleus colors and the tones lean toward sunset. Here you will find the varieties that range from apricot to fiery orange. All are grown from true to type seeds, so every plant gets its variety's colors and traits.

Which orange variety should you choose?

The orange in coleus leans toward apricot and sunset. The varieties range from low edging plants to tall container plants.

• Fairway Orange – apricot-colored leaves with chartreuse edges. A low variety at 20 cm for flower-bed edges and pots.
• Wizard Sunset – sunset-colored leaves with purple veins and a thin chartreuse outer edge.
• Superfine Rainbow Festive Dance – chocolate-brown leaves with a fiery orange center and a thin edge in chartreuse.

How to get the strongest orange color

More light gives more pigment, and more pigment gives a stronger color. If the plant is in too dark a spot, the orange fades and the leaves lose their glow. Place the plant in partial shade and the color will hold all season. You'll find more about placement in Coleus in the sun.

Otherwise you care for orange coleus just like any other coleus. Cut off flower buds when they appear and feel free to pinch the plant so it grows bushy and dense. The full guide is in Coleus care.

Frequently asked questions

Are there orange coleus?

Yes. The orange in coleus comes in warm tones. Varieties like Fairway Orange and Wizard Sunset have apricot-colored leaves, and they are grown from seed just like other coleus.

Why is my orange coleus fading?

Usually it comes down to light. If the plant is in too dark a spot, it produces less pigment and the color fades. Move it to a brighter spot and the glow comes back.

Which coleus is the most orange?

Fairway Orange is the variety with the purest orange color. The leaves are apricot-colored with chartreuse edges.