Rainbow Coleus Seeds For Planting (Coleus blumei)
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basic information
Rainbow blend Coleus (Coleus blumei) features vibrant, multicolored foliage in shades of green, red, pink, and yellow, making it a striking addition to gardens. Its leaves, often patterned with bold contrasts, add visual interest to shaded beds, borders, and containers. In the garden, it’s used to create colorful focal points, complement other plants in mixed arrangements, or fill gaps in low-light areas, thriving in spots where other plants may struggle.
Seed Count
800 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Coleus can be started indoors or outdoors. If started indoors, sow in biodegradable CowPots, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Transplant or direct sow when temperatures are above 65F. Coleus prefers partial shade for richer foliage. Coleus flowersfrom late summer to early fall.
SEED PREP
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SOWING DEPTH
Surface
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Part Shade
SOIL CONDITIONS
Rich Soil / Well Drained
MOISTURE NEEDS
Light watering
GERMINATION
7 to 14 Days
PLANT HEIGHT
18" to 30"
PLANT WIDTH
8" to 12"
PLANT SPACING
12" to 18"
CUT FLOWER
NO
FLOWER SIZE
-
SEASON
Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Coleus blumei
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Can be stubborn to germinate.
FLOWER COLOR
Mixed
