Coleus Seeds grow into vibrant, perennial plants (often grown as annuals in cooler climates) with colorful, variegated foliage in shades of green, red, purple, yellow, and pink. They thrive in temperate to warm climates with partial shade to filtered sunlight and well-draining, fertile soil. Coleus is ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and shaded landscapes, providing ornamental foliage throughout the growing season.
Features
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Perennial (grown as annual in cooler zones) with upright, bushy growth habit
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Produces colorful, variegated foliage in green, red, purple, yellow, and pink
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Suitable for garden beds, borders, containers, and shaded landscapes
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Thrives in partial shade to filtered sunlight with well-draining soil
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Provides long-lasting ornamental foliage throughout the growing season
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Coleus spp.
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Common Name (US): Coleus
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Seed Type / Variety: Garden Variety
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy perennial
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USDA Zones: 10-11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
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Planting Season: Spring
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Growing Season: Spring through fall
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Sowing Season: Spring
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Sowing Months: March to May
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Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days, keep soil moist, light required
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Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sunlight
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between watering
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Mature Plant Size: 12-36 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches between plants