Name: Rainbow Coleus Seeds For Planting (Coleus blumei)
Brand: 800 Seeds Per Pack
SKU: 117-FBM
Price: 2.15 USD
Availability: InStock

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Coleus blumei
Type: Foliage
Color: Mixed
Height: 18" - 30" Tall
Width: 8" - 12" Spread
Season: Annual
Zones: 4 to 10
Environment: Partial shade (warm regions) Full sun (cool regions)
Uses: Pots / Containers, flower beds and shaded areas of the garden.

Description

Grow Rainbow Coleus Mixture from fresh Coleus blumei seeds. Rainbow Coleus plants are greatly used in gardens where the sun doesn’t shine often. They will produce multi colored leaves and their foliage is beautifully attractive. Coleus is categorized as an annual plant that grows quickly, blooms through the summer months and later dies with the first frost. The colorful plants, Coleus will mature to a height of about 18 to 30 inches tall and can range from 8 to 12 inches wide.

Coleus is an excellent plant to use in containers and pots, and mixes well with other low growing plants and ground covers. Try sowing coleus with Pansies, Violas, Petunias, Lobelia or any other hanging plant inside containers and pots. They are sure to add and amazing color combination to your garden and are not solely restricted to areas of shade.

Sowing The Seed

Coleus seeds are best started in a controlled environment because of their size. It’s recommended to start indoors in peat pots, scattering the tiny seeds directly to the surface of the soil, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Transplant or direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm. (Light required for germination)

Growing Conditions

Coleus plants will enjoy an area that receives full sunlight in cooler regions, to partial shade in warmer regions. They prefer a light and rich soil. It is best to mix hard compact soil with compost to allow for better drainage. Water the seeds daily with a mist setting so that the soil is kept moist until germination occurs.

Germination & Growth

Coleus seeds will begin to show signs of life in as little as 5 days but average at around 7 to 14 days after sowing. Plants bare colorful foliage that grows to a mature height of about 18 to 30 inches tall. Space 12 to 18 inches apart. Coleus mixture is great in beds, borders and containers.

As you can see I got a late start this year. However, having planted these on 1 July 2022 not bad. I took this picture on 30 July. Also, these were raised in the open as you see, but, I did raise most of them in my indoor greenhouse (just a plastic box with led lights in the clear cover). The ones in my little set up were EXPLOSIVE. One warning, do NOT plant a half package of seeds unless you have a place for them Ha! They are extremely successful. Drop them on top of your soil, add water and just wait! Very pleased.

Grow your own plants ! Saved a Fortune from buying small plants .

First of all, it seems like this is a horrible season or all these seeds I am getting are just bad. These seeds germinated but have not grown past that in weeks. Either this is a really slow growing plant or the seeds are bum. I expect the germinated seeds to die soon. It has been 3 weeks ans still seedlings. Not sure but will not buy again.

All seeds successfully germinated, sprouted, rooted, and grew. We\'ve grown them indoors in planters. We were able to separate & transplant them successfully. They are very pretty and have made nice housewarming gift! I look forward to trying other seeds.

The seeds arrived fairly brisk. Seeds are similar to poppy seeds. Planted the seeds June 19, 2022. Will update when there is progress

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Rainbow Coleus Seeds For Planting (Coleus blumei)

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