Coleus Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Coleus is a warm-season ornamental plant valued for its vibrant, multi-colored foliage and compact, bushy growth habit. It thrives in warm climates and adapts well to both partial shade and filtered sunlight, making it suitable for indoor containers, garden beds, and shaded borders. The plant grows quickly under favorable conditions and responds well to regular pruning, which encourages fuller growth. Coleus performs best in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture.

Features

• Grown for colorful and patterned foliage
• Compact, bushy growth suitable for containers and beds
• Adapts well to partial shade and indirect light
• Fast-growing under warm conditions
• Responds well to pruning for denser growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides
• Common Name (US): Coleus
• Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental foliage plant seed
• Growth Habit: Bushy, herbaceous annual or short-lived perennial
• USDA Zones: 10 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season:
  • Warm regions: February to April
  • Cooler regions: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 1 to 2 weeks in warm temperatures (20–25°C) with light exposure
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to bright, indirect light
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 90 cm height, 30 to 60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 25 to 40 cm apart