Coleus Mixed Colors Seeds - Coleus, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Coleus Mixed Colors grows a parade of vivid foliage in shades of red, burgundy, chartreuse, cream and green on bushy, shade-loving plants. The flowers are secondary here: the leaves are the show, making coleus a favorite for containers and shady borders.

Why choose our seeds?

• A mixed range of bright, patterned foliage colors from one packet
• Grown for its leaves, which color up in part shade where many flowers fade
• Excellent for containers, window boxes and shade borders

How to grow Coleus Mixed Colors seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 8-12 weeks before the last spring frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sowing outdoors is not recommended; coleus needs a long warm season from an indoor start.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Humidity dome or plastic wrap to hold moisture
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Surface-sow: sprinkle the tiny seeds over moist mix, press gently, and do not cover with soil, as light is needed for germination. A light dusting of vermiculite helps hold moisture.
• A humidity dome or plastic cover keeps the surface moist until sprouting.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: light is required for germination
• Temperature: soil temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C)

Germination

• Seeds sprout in about 10-14 days under warm, bright, humid conditions.
• Water from the bottom once sprouted to keep tiny seedlings undisturbed.

Transplanting

• Wait until all danger of frost has passed and night temperatures are consistently above 60°F (16°C).
• Harden off before planting out; space plants 8-12 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: part shade is ideal; too much hot sun can fade or bleach the leaf colors.
• Water: keep the soil evenly moist; coleus wilts quickly in dry soil.
• Pinch off the small flower spikes as they appear to keep the plants focused on foliage.
• Coleus is not a heavy feeder; excess fertilizer can dull the bright leaf coloration.

Bloom Time:

Grown for foliage rather than flowers; any flower spikes are usually removed.