1 brown packet of 20 Rainbow Coleus Mix Seeds (care guide included)
Plectranthus scutellarioides
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
germination time |
7-14 days |
depth |
1/4” |
spacing |
2-3 seeds per soil pod or planter, thin to 9" apart |
recommended planter |
4"-9" planter or shady garden bed |
time to maturity |
84-91 days |
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
temperature |
70F - 85F |
About the Plants:
description |
creeping shrub with dense colorful leaves with patterns of pinks, greens, yellows and reds. |
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
size of plant |
12”-15” tall and 9"-12" wide |
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
temperature |
warm | cool |
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
pests |
no serious pests, look out for aphids or whitefly. |
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info: keep Coleus shaded if it's outside during the summer, and water as soon as the top of soil starts to dry out.
These seeds are for the 2022 growing season.