Lava Rose Coleus

Lava Rose is a compact coleus with a mounded, trailing habit that spreads beyond its low canopy. Use it to soften container edges, fill mixed baskets, or cover a small area in the warm season. ## Size and placement The [Ball FloraPlant profile](https://www.ballfloraplant.com/Products/Details/?phid=018003366004669) lists a height of 6–10 inches, spread of 18–24 inches, and exposure from shade to sun. It describes Lava Rose as fast and full in combinations and baskets, and suitable as a low-growing annual groundcover. Allow the trailing stems room to extend and select light according to local heat and the plant’s response. ## Growing Plant in a fertile, well-drained mix and water when the surface begins to dry, allowing excess water to drain. Coleus grows rapidly in warm weather. Pinch young shoots to encourage branching; Lava Rose branches freely, so trim only as needed to maintain a container or planting outline. ## Maintenance Keep coleus evenly watered in a well-drained mix, pinch tips to maintain branching, and protect from frost. Coleus is generally grown as a warm-season annual in cold-winter regions. [Clemson Cooperative Extension](https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/coleus/) provides general care guidance.