Dragon Coleus Seeds - Flower Plant

Dragon Coleus is an ornamental foliage plant grown for its colorful leaves and compact, bushy growth habit. It is well suited to garden beds, borders, containers, and shaded landscape plantings. The plant thrives in warm conditions with moist, well-drained soil and grows well in partial shade or filtered sunlight, although it can tolerate morning sun in many climates. Dragon Coleus is commonly used to provide season-long foliage color in ornamental gardens and patio containers.

Features

• Ornamental foliage plant with colorful leaves
• Compact, bushy growth habit
• Suitable for containers, borders, and landscape beds
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Performs well in partial shade to filtered sunlight
• Suitable for ornamental garden displays
• Adds long-lasting seasonal foliage color

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Coleus scutellarioides
• Common Name (US): Coleus
• Seed Type / Variety: Dragon Leaf Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy perennial, commonly grown as an annual
• USDA Zones: 10-11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February-April (indoors), April-June (outdoors)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-21 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C); keep the growing medium evenly moist
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Plant Size: 18-36 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart