White Flower Farm
Coleus Campfire
Best foliage plant for gardeners seeking vibrant, sun-tolerant seasonal color.
Coleus Campfire offers a stunning display of big, bold, coppery orange leaves that retain their vibrant hue in both sun and shade. This striking foliage plant, officially known as 'UF12221', makes a significant statement whether planted alone or combined with other plants in borders and large containers. While traditionally shade-loving, this variety exhibits good sun tolerance. Gardeners in colder climates can easily overwinter this plant indoors or propagate new ones from tip cuttings. It grows quickly, providing lush, colorful growth throughout the season.
$12.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
SKU
71445
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Who it's for
- Busy landscapers wanting fast-growing, low-maintenance fillers
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant color for focal points
- Sun-drenched patio owners needing heat-tolerant foliage
Who should skip it
- Forgetful waterers unable to provide consistent moisture
- Budget-conscious gardeners looking for permanent, winter-hardy perennials
- Hands-off growers who prefer pest-free, low-maintenance plants
Performance breakdown
Foliage Vibrancy
Coppery orange tones remain remarkably intense regardless of light exposure.
Sun Adaptability
Rare sun tolerance allows for versatile placement in challenging garden spots.
Growth Rate
Rapid development provides immediate, lush impact for seasonal container displays.
Propagation Ease
Simple tip cuttings make multiplying your stock a straightforward gardening task.
Maintenance Requirements
Regular pinching is necessary to encourage the desired bushy, branching habit.
Climate Flexibility
Indoor overwintering is essential for gardeners outside of tropical zones.
Key Specs
SKU
S71445
Ships as
1 PINT
Mature Height
14-28 inches
Spacing
18-24 inches
Cultivar
'UF12221' PP 27,269
Hardiness
Perennial only in Zone 10
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Type
Moist, Evenly Moist
Features
- Maintains coppery orange foliage in sun and shade.
- Excellent for containers and garden borders.
- Grows quickly for substantial seasonal impact.
- Can be overwintered indoors or propagated.
- Offers diverse foliage color and growth habit.
- Good sun tolerance for a Coleus.
- Encourages branching with regular pinching.
- Blooms are typically removed to focus on foliage.
What customers say
The Coleus Campfire is a standout for its spectacular design and reliable performance. Its intense, fiery orange color remains vibrant throughout the season, even under different light conditions. Customers appreciate the high quality of plants received, noting they arrive robust and establish quickly, providing immediate garden impact. This coleus is a celebrated favorite for its stunning aesthetic appeal and dependable growth, making it a truly valuable addition to any landscape.
Know before you buy
Yes, 'Campfire' is specifically bred for better sun tolerance than traditional varieties. It will maintain its vibrant coppery orange color in both full sun and partial shade.
To encourage a dense, branching habit, pinch back the growing tips regularly throughout the season. You should also remove any flower spikes that appear, as this directs the plant's energy back into producing lush, colorful foliage.
It performs beautifully in both settings. Its bold color makes it an excellent focal point for large containers, but it also works well as a vibrant filler in garden borders when spaced 18 to 24 inches apart.
It is only hardy as a perennial in Zone 10. In colder climates, it is treated as an annual, though you can easily overwinter it indoors or take tip cuttings to propagate new plants for the following season.
This Coleus prefers soil that is kept consistently moist. Ensure your containers have good drainage and check the soil regularly during hot, dry spells to prevent it from wilting.
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