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:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
7-14 days |
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depth |
1/4” |
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spacing |
2-3 seeds per soil pod or planter, thin to 9" apart |
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recommended planter |
4"-9" planter or shady garden bed |
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time to maturity |
84-91 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
70F - 85F |
About the Plants:
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description |
creeping shrub with dense colorful leaves with patterns of pinks, greens, yellows and reds. |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
12”-15” tall and 9"-12" wide |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
no serious pests, look out for aphids or whitefly. |
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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 2021 growing season.