ColorBlaze Velveteen Coleus

ColorBlaze Velveteen is an upright coleus selected for richly colored foliage. Its fuchsia and burgundy leaves provide strong color through the warm season, while the plant is very late to flower or may produce few flowers. Mature plants are listed at 24–40 inches tall and 12–16 inches wide. ## Form and placement The [official ColorBlaze Velveteen profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/p/10595) lists this cultivar for beds, borders, containers, landscapes, and mass planting. Its foliage color works well as a focal point in a pot or in groups along a warm-season border. The profile lists sun or shade and USDA zones 10a–11b, so it is treated as an annual in cooler climates. ## Growing conditions The breeder lists average water needs and heat tolerance. Coleus foliage color is the main garden feature; this selection is described as deer resistant. ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly watered, especially in containers, and remove flower spikes if they appear so the plant stays focused on leafy growth. Pinch growing tips as needed to encourage a fuller outline and trim stems that outgrow their space.