Coleus Seeds – Coleus scutellarioides Flower Plant

Coleus is a highly popular ornamental foliage plant valued for its brilliantly colored and patterned leaves. Available in striking combinations of red, pink, green, purple, yellow, and bronze, Coleus adds instant visual impact to gardens, containers, borders, and indoor plant displays. This fast-growing, easy-to-maintain plant thrives in shaded to partially shaded areas and provides continuous color throughout the growing season.

Features

• Vibrant multicolor ornamental foliage
• Excellent for shade and partial shade gardens
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Ideal for containers, borders, and indoor pots
• Long-lasting seasonal color impact
• Wide variety of leaf patterns and colors
• Great for decorative landscaping

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Coleus scutellarioides
• Common Name (US): Coleus / Painted Nettle
• Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental Foliage Annual Plant
• Growth Habit: Bushy herbaceous plant
• USDA Zones: 10–11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall; year-round indoors
• Sowing Season: Late Winter to Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–21 days in warm, moist soil with light exposure
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to bright indirect light
• Soil Requirements: Rich, well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 12–36 inches tall depending on variety
• Plant Spacing: 8–18 inches apart