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Coleus Seeds - Velvet Red
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
12 - 14 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade to full shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
18 - 20 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Salmon
ENVIRONMENT
Full shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
12 - 14 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade to full shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
20 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Scarlet
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade to full shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
12 - 14 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Ivory and green
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade to full shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
12 - 14 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade to full shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Coral
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Watermelon
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
About...
Coleus (Coleus Wizard Velvet Red) - This variety is a true wonder in the gardening world. Brilliantly colored burgundy red leaves are dazzled with lighter magenta veining, all with the smallest white margins! You truly will not find another plant like it!MORE COLEUS OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 - 14 inches
Coleus (Coleus Wizard Velvet Red) - It's easy to understand how the Coleus plant got the common names of Painted Nettle or Flame Nettle. The beautiful serrated leaves are uniquely colored, and Wizard Velvet Red features rich shades of red and burgundy with a lightly trimmed margin. Growing Coleus seeds is wonderfully rewarding and a great way to fill your shady landscape or shade garden with beautiful, exotic foliage plants. The pelleted flower seeds make growing Coleus plants from seeds easier for the home gardener.
Common Questions
Will coleus come back each year?
Coleus is a tender perennial hardy only in U.S southernmost zones 10 and 11. In zones 7 and higher this annual can reseed but you'll have to allow it to flower.
How much do coleus plants spread?
Height and spread depend on variety. Cultivars can grow from 6 to 36 inches tall and wide. Taller plants with large leaves tend to stay more upright while smaller, dwarf varieties feature a wider growth pattern.
How long will my coleus plant live?
Coleus is most often grown as an annual and replanted every spring. Some varieties can be grown in pots and overwintered indoors for three to five years with adequate care.
Will a coleus plant be safe for my dog?
Coleus can make dogs, cats and horses ill if they eat it. Choose a different, non-toxic plant if your pet tends to sample your garden.
My leaves are wilting why?
This is generally caused by too much direct sunlight. Keep your plants watered well for the soil to be moist but not waterlogged.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
15 - 18 inches
Coleus (Coleus Kong Salmon Pink) - Bring a touch of salmon pink to the shade garden! Coleus seeds can be started indoors in the late winter and transplanted out into the landscape after frost danger has passed. This salmon pink variety is a great container plant for shade.
Pelleted seeds
If you have a shady porch or patio, grow this foliage plant in a large container for color that lasts all season long. The flower seeds are pelleted for easier sowing and germination.
Coleus seed | salmon pink
How to grow
How To Grow Coleus From Seed: Sow flower seeds indoors. Gently press the seeds into the starter mix, but do not cover the flower seeds. Transplant the Coleus seedlings once they have at least 2 - 3 sets of true leaves.
Coleus show their permanent coloring from the time of their appearance. Pinch the plant once or twice as it grows to encourage more branching, then sit back and enjoy these colorful foliage plants from spring through fall, or year-round indoors.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts butterflies
- Depth: Do not cover
Plant Specifications
The shade plants are well branched and have unique patterns on each leaf. These foliage plants can survive hot summers with little care and maintenance when they are planted in full shade. Growing these flower seeds is a wonderfully rewarding experience.
- Height: 18 - 20 inches
- USDA Zones: 4 - 10
- Season: Annual
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Common Questions
Will coleus come back each year?
Coleus is a tender perennial hardy only in U.S southernmost zones 10 and 11. In zones 7 and higher this annual can reseed but you'll have to allow it to flower.
How much do coleus plants spread?
Height and spread depend on variety. Cultivars can grow from 6 to 36 inches tall and wide. Taller plants with large leaves tend to stay more upright while smaller, dwarf varieties feature a wider growth pattern.
How long will my coleus plant live?
Coleus is most often grown as an annual and replanted every spring. Some varieties can be grown in pots and overwintered indoors for three to five years with adequate care.
Will a coleus plant be safe for my dog?
Coleus can make dogs, cats and horses ill if they eat it. Choose a different, non-toxic plant if your pet tends to sample your garden.
My leaves are wilting why?
This is generally caused by too much direct sunlight. Keep your plants watered well for the soil to be moist but not waterlogged.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 - 14 inches
Coleus (Coleus Wizard Sunset) - Yet another lovely Coleus variety to make your landscape beautiful! Start Coleus seeds indoors in late winter for plants ready to set out after frosts are over. This Wizard Sunset has muted tones of bronze and apricot making it the perfect addition to mixed borders or mixed containers.
Colorful houseplant
You can keep a Coleus Sunset as a colorful houseplant in a sunny window or under artificial lights for the exotic beauty indoors!
Coleus seed | sunset
How to grow
How To Grow Coleus From Seed: Starting the flower seeds indoors in the late winter will provide you with Coleus seedlings for planting outdoors in beds or containers in the spring once frosts have passed.
Coleus plants perform best in well-drained soil enriched with organics. You will love watching the new seedlings emerge, showing their permanent coloring from the time of their appearance. Enjoy these foliage plants from spring through fall, or year-round indoors.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts butterflies
- Depth: Do not cover
Plant Specifications
Coleus Sunset leaves are serrated and trimmed delicately with a contrasting color. Coleus care includes keeping the soil evenly moist, applying fertilizer monthly and pinching out the flowers to keep the foliage growing well and healthy.
- Height: 12 - 14 inches
- USDA Zones: 4 - 10
- Season: Annual
- Deer Resistant: Yes