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Rainbow Coleus Seed Mix

Solenostemon scutellarioides

5.00 (4 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in early spring, pressing into the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This plant can also be started indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost of spring.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers consistently moist yet well draining soil, and does not do well in either soggy or dry soil. To focus the growth on the ornamental leaves and encourage bushiness, pinch off the growing tips of the stems. This plant makes an excellent choice for borders and containers, as well as making a good house plant.

Harvesting: For fresh bouquets, strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the inconspicuous flowers fade, the tiny seeds will develop in the dried flower head. Shake the ripening plant over a container to remove the mature seed. Keep Coleus Rainbow Mix Seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides

Species Origin: Introduced US Flower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 100,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Part Sun

Height: 12 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Cream, Pink, Red, Yellow, Green, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Rainbow Coleus Seed Mix 5.0
Review By coleus seeds

james king

great products quick delivery been a custmer for a long time in florida

Rainbow Coleus Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Brenda McClurkin

Seeds

I love purchasing from this seller, they deliver on time. There product great, and great germination on every seedling .. will continue to purchase from this seller

Rainbow Coleus Seed Mix 5.0
Review By HumanGardener

Beautiful variations.

I've started several dozen of these Coleus seeds indoors for planting out next year, and as houseplants. Having never grown coleus before, I was thrilled with the ease of germination. The colors on the packs that Everwilde supplies are diverse. I have some plants with solid orange leaves, and others with a beautiful mix of green, pink and red, some that are all red, some that are red and green - it's lovely. So far, my seedlings are 6" tall and very vigorous.
I have them under grow lights which are the equivalent of full sun, and they are thriving. Even if you don't have a shady spot for them, don't count them out - they may still do well for you.

Rainbow Coleus Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Kathy Hannah Torres

Coleus plant

One of the most beautiful plants I've ever seen. Saw it in the store and fell in love!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~1,000 Seeds) $3.75 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $7.96 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $12.60 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~100,000 Seeds) $36.00 -+
1/4 Lb Bulk Bag (113g) $144.00 -+
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $540.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Also known as Painted Leaves, this Coleus mix will bring brilliant colors to your shady garden area. This short annual is a perfect choice for borders or containers and will behave well as a house plant too.
A tropical native, this plant is especially well known on the islands of Indonesia and in Sri Lanka. Renowned Dutch botanist Karl Ludwig Blume is considered the first to describe this plant, which he discovered while exploring Indonesia. Upon its introduction to Europe, it became wildly popular in Victorian gardens. One especially fashionable technique called "carpet gardening," creating a colorful design meant to be seen from above, created a perfect setting for the coleus plant.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in early spring, pressing into the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This plant can also be started indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost of spring.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers consistently moist yet well draining soil, and does not do well in either soggy or dry soil. To focus the growth on the ornamental leaves and encourage bushiness, pinch off the growing tips of the stems. This plant makes an excellent choice for borders and containers, as well as making a good house plant.

Harvesting: For fresh bouquets, strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the inconspicuous flowers fade, the tiny seeds will develop in the dried flower head. Shake the ripening plant over a container to remove the mature seed. Keep Coleus Rainbow Mix Seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides

Species Origin: Introduced US Flower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 100,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Part Sun

Height: 12 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Cream, Pink, Red, Yellow, Green, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 4 reviews
5.0

Review By coleus seeds

james king

great products quick delivery been a custmer for a long time in florida

5.0

Review By Brenda McClurkin

Seeds

I love purchasing from this seller, they deliver on time. There product great, and great germination on every seedling .. will continue to purchase from this seller

5.0

Review By HumanGardener

Beautiful variations.

I've started several dozen of these Coleus seeds indoors for planting out next year, and as houseplants. Having never grown coleus before, I was thrilled with the ease of germination. The colors on the packs that Everwilde supplies are diverse. I have some plants with solid orange leaves, and others with a beautiful mix of green, pink and red, some that are all red, some that are red and green - it's lovely. So far, my seedlings are 6" tall and very vigorous.
I have them under grow lights which are the equivalent of full sun, and they are thriving. Even if you don't have a shady spot for them, don't count them out - they may still do well for you.

5.0

Review By Kathy Hannah Torres

Coleus plant

One of the most beautiful plants I've ever seen. Saw it in the store and fell in love!