Description
Coleus scutellarioides ‘ChargedUp™ UF12-22-1’, commonly known as Campfire Coleus, is a vibrant ornamental foliage plant celebrated for its strikingly rich and fiery coloration, featuring deep reds, oranges, and golden yellows that mimic the warm hues of a glowing campfire. This cultivar is part of the ChargedUp™ series, developed for superior vigor, heat tolerance, and uniform growth, making it an excellent choice for both container gardening and landscape accents in warm climates. Coleus plants have a long history of cultivation dating back to their native tropical regions of Southeast Asia and Malaysia, prized for their colorful leaves rather than flowers. The ChargedUp™ Campfire Coleus is noted for its ability to thrive in sun to partial shade, offering reliable performance in challenging conditions where color retention is typically difficult. Its unique, textured foliage adds dynamic contrast and visual interest to garden beds, borders, and mixed plantings. This variety has been recognized for its outstanding landscape performance and has become a favorite among gardeners seeking a bold, heat-tolerant, and easy-to-grow annual with exceptional ornamental appeal.