Blue Coleus is a foliage plant grown for its decorative leaves and compact growth habit. It adapts well to warm climates and partial shade conditions, making it suitable for containers, shaded beds, and indoor planting with indirect light. It is typically grown as an annual in cooler regions and as a perennial in frost-free areas.
Features
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Decorative foliage with cool toned coloration
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Compact, bushy growth habit
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Suitable for containers and shaded garden beds
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Adaptable to partial shade environments
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Can be grown indoors with indirect light
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides
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Common Name (US): Coleus
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Seed Type / Variety: Blue
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Growth Habit: Bushy upright
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USDA Zones: 10 to 11 perennial, annual in cooler zones
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Planting Season: Spring after frost
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Growing Season: Spring to fall
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Sowing Season: February to April indoors, April to June outdoors
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Germination Time And Conditions: 10 to 14 days, warm moist soil, light surface sowing
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Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to indirect light
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Soil Requirements: Well drained fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate, evenly moist soil
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Mature Plant Size: 30 to 60 cm height, 30 to 45 cm spread
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Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart