Coleus Seeds - All In One For Home Gardens

Coleus is a colorful foliage plant valued for its vibrant leaf patterns, compact growth habit, and ornamental appearance. It is commonly grown in containers, borders, shade gardens, patios, and indoor plant collections. The plant performs best in partial shade to full sun depending on variety, with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for ornamental landscapes, Coleus provides attractive foliage color and texture throughout the growing season.

Features

• Ornamental foliage plant with a bushy growth habit
• Produces colorful leaves with varied patterns and shades
• Suitable for containers, borders, shade gardens, and patios
• Adaptable to indoor and outdoor growing conditions
• Performs well in partial shade to full sun
• Suitable for decorative foliage plantings

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides (syn. Coleus blumei)
• Common Name (US): Coleus
• Seed Type / Variety: Foliage Plant Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright bushy annual or tender perennial
• USDA Zones: 10–11 (grown as an annual in cooler regions)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Late Winter to Spring
• Sowing Season Months: February–May
• Germination: 10–20 days at 70–75°F (21–24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Sun (varies by variety)
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 6–36 in tall, 6–24 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 8–18 in apart