Coleus Fairway Mix Seed - Flower Seeds - Coleus House Plants

Coleus Seeds - Fairway Mix

200 Seeds
.......................................................................................................................................................
4.99
400 Seeds
.......................................................................................................................................................
8.99

About...

Coleus (Fairway Mix) - What an excellent container plant for your shady porch or patio! Grown from flower seeds, this carefree annual mix offers dazzling foliage that is sure to attract lots of attention. This mix is extra dwarf, only reaching 8 - 10 inches in height.

MORE COLEUS OPTIONS

Fairway mix Black dragon Sunset Scarlet Jade Golden Coral sunrise Watermelon ...More
ABOUT
FAQ's
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

4 - 10

HEIGHT

8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through fall

FOLIAGE COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade to full shade

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

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

6 - 9 inches

Coleus (Fairway Mix) - What an excellent container plant for your shady porch or patio! Grown from Coleus seeds, this carefree annual mix offers dazzling foliage that is sure to attract lots of attention. This  Fairway Mix is extra dwarf, only reaching 8 - 10 inches in height. It is multi-branching and creates a lush full foliage.

Excellent house plant

They are excellent house plants are also easy to grow from flower seeds and love a spot in a sunny window. Coleus care includes removing the flowers as they form to keep the foliage healthy and growing.

coleus fairway mix

Coleus seed | fairway mix

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.

You will love watching the new seedlings emerge, showing 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 and hummingbirds
  • Depth: Do not cover
coleus seeds fairway mix

Plant Specifications

This mix has an incredible range of color, about 10 colors in all. Coleus plants are perfect for the front of a shady border or in planters and pots. If you allow the flowers to grow, hummingbirds and butterflies will visit as they are rich in nectar.

  • Height: 8 - 10 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 10
  • Season: Annual
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

Will coleus come back each year?

A

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.

Q

How much do coleus plants spread?

A

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.

Q

How long will my coleus plant live?

A

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.

Q

Will a coleus plant be safe for my dog?

A

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.

Q

My leaves are wilting why?

A

This is generally caused by too much direct sunlight. Keep your plants watered well for the soil to be moist but not waterlogged.

ABOUT
FAQ's
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

4 - 10

HEIGHT

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through fall

FOLIAGE COLOR

Purple mix

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade to full shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

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 moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

Excellent Houseplant

Coleus plants are commonly grown outdoors, but they also make for great house plants! Given the warm conditions of an indoor environment, they will remain in vibrant color for months.

Excellent Houseplant

Beautiful Potted Plant

How to Grow

It is most ideal to start coleus seeds indoors for best establishment. Sow seeds into cell packs with a sterile starter mix. Press seeds into the soil but do not cover: light is needed for germination. Keep soil at a temperature of 70-75F degrees and keep moist until germination. Under these conditions, seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. After all danger of frost has passed, seedlings can be transplanted directly into the garden 12 inches apart or into containers. Grow in rich and moistened soil in an area of partial sun. If growing indoors, coleus plants prefer a bright window.

  • Environment: partial to full shade
  • Soil: well-drained w' pH 5.6-7.5
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Beautiful Potted Plant

Plant Specifications

Black Dragon Coleus is an annual foliage plant that grows in USDA zones 4 through 10. While they do flower, coleus plants are most famous for their impressive and vivid leaves that remain an attraction outside of the growing season.

  • Leaf color: purple mix
  • Bloom season: spring through fall
  • Plant height: 12 inches

Coleus (Black Dragon) - For a dark foliage plant, start Coleus seeds and enjoy the show! Solenostemon scutellarioides is perfect for adding some intense color into the shade border. Or grow a house plant indoors in a sunny window. Black Dragon is an unusually richly-textured, warmly-colored foliage plant. Compact, very showy, and easy to grow, it's a must-have for anyone with an area of shade, and it's so easy to establish with flower seeds. The leaves are spectacular, both for their red-to-midnight-purple color shading and their rippling edges which will pucker and begin to turn colors. A familiar common name is Painted Nettle. It is suggested to start these flower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost is expected. 

Common Questions

Q

Will coleus come back each year?

A

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.

Q

How much do coleus plants spread?

A

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.

Q

How long will my coleus plant live?

A

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.

Q

Will a coleus plant be safe for my dog?

A

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.

Q

My leaves are wilting why?

A

This is generally caused by too much direct sunlight. Keep your plants watered well for the soil to be moist but not waterlogged.

ABOUT
FAQ's
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

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

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 wizard sunset

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
sunset coleus plant

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

Common Questions

Q

Will coleus come back each year?

A

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.

Q

How much do coleus plants spread?

A

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.

Q

How long will my coleus plant live?

A

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.

Q

Will a coleus plant be safe for my dog?

A

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.

Q

My leaves are wilting why?

A

This is generally caused by too much direct sunlight. Keep your plants watered well for the soil to be moist but not waterlogged.

ABOUT
FAQ's
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

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

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

Excellent Houseplant

Coleus plants are commonly grown outdoors, but they also make for great house plants! Given the warm conditions of an indoor environment, they will remain in vibrant color for months.

Excellent Houseplant

Beautiful Potted Plant

How to Grow

It is most ideal to start coleus seeds indoors for best establishment. Sow seeds into cell packs with a sterile starter mix. Press seeds into the soil but do not cover: light is needed for germination. Keep soil at a temperature of 70-75F degrees and keep moist until germination. Under these conditions, seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. After all danger of frost has passed, seedlings can be transplanted directly into the garden 12 inches apart or into containers. Grow in rich and moistened soil in an area of partial sun. If growing indoors, coleus plants prefer a bright window.

  • Environment: partial to full shade
  • Soil: well-drained w' pH 5.6-7.5
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Beautiful Potted Plant

Plant Specifications

Scarlet Coleus is an annual foliage plant that grows in USDA zones 4 through 10. While they do flower, coleus plants are most famous for their impressive and vivid leaves that remain an attraction outside of the growing season.

  • Leaf color: scarlet
  • Bloom season: spring through fall
  • Plant height: 20 inches

Coleus (Coleus Wizard Scarlet) - For heart-shaped leaves of scarlet red, start these Coleus seeds and enjoy this mid-sized summer annual. Coleus plants have an upright growth habit with leaves in rich reds and a thin green serrated margin. Mix with other varieties for stunning contrasting colors and excellent performance all summer long. Wizard Scarlet is a sun tolerant Coleus, but in the hottest climates, shade is preferred. New pelleted flower seeds make germination easier than ever so give these annuals a try.

Common Questions

Q

Will coleus come back each year?

A

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.

Q

How much do coleus plants spread?

A

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.

Q

How long will my coleus plant live?

A

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.

Q

Will a coleus plant be safe for my dog?

A

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.

Q

My leaves are wilting why?

A

This is generally caused by too much direct sunlight. Keep your plants watered well for the soil to be moist but not waterlogged.

ABOUT
FAQ's
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

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

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 Jade) - Start Coleus seeds for this exotic foliage plant that never disappoints! Wizard Jade has ivory at the center of the leaves and greens around the edges. It's a beautiful plant for shade that can be mixed in containers with other shade loving plants.

Great houseplant

You can keep a Coleus houseplant in a sunny window or under artificial lights for the exotic beauty indoors!

coleus wizard jade

Coleus seed | jade

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
jade coleus plant

Plant Specifications

This Wizard Jade is a mid-sized plant with a nice upright growth habit. It's a great addition to mixed containers and can be a wonderful "thriller" plant with its beautifully showy jade green foliage. Coleus does best in shade or partial shade.

  • Height: 12 - 14 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 10
  • Season: Annual
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

Will coleus come back each year?

A

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.

Q

How much do coleus plants spread?

A

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.

Q

How long will my coleus plant live?

A

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.

Q

Will a coleus plant be safe for my dog?

A

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.

Q

My leaves are wilting why?

A

This is generally caused by too much direct sunlight. Keep your plants watered well for the soil to be moist but not waterlogged.

ABOUT
FAQ's
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

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

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 Golden) - With a scientific name of Solenostemon scutellariodes, Coleus is a beloved foliage plant that works well in both beds and containers. If you need plants for shade, consider growing Coleus seeds for these low maintenance, colorful plants.

Colorful houseplant

This Coleus variety makes a great container plant in full shade areas outside or as colorful houseplant inside. These foliage plants show their color early and are a steady performer in heat and humidity.

coleus wizard golden

Coleus seed | golden

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 plants perform best in part to full shade and moist, 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
golden coleus plant

Plant Specifications

This Wizard Golden is a mid-sized plant with a nice upright growth habit. It's a great addition to mixed containers and can be a wonderful "thriller" plant with its beautifully showy golden foliage. Wizard golden does best in shade or partial shade, and the new pelleted Coleus seeds make planting easier than ever.

  • Height: 12 - 14 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 10
  • Season: Annual
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

Will coleus come back each year?

A

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.

Q

How much do coleus plants spread?

A

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.

Q

How long will my coleus plant live?

A

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.

Q

Will a coleus plant be safe for my dog?

A

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.

Q

My leaves are wilting why?

A

This is generally caused by too much direct sunlight. Keep your plants watered well for the soil to be moist but not waterlogged.

ABOUT
FAQ's
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

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

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

Beautiful Foliage Plant

Coleus plants are well-known for producing excellent foliage, and this coral sunrise variety in particular has a vivid tropical coloring!

Beautiful Foliage Plant

Excellent House Plant

How To Grow

It is most ideal to start coleus seeds indoors for best establishment. Sow seeds into cell packs with a sterile starter mix. Press seeds into the soil but do not cover: light is needed for germination. Keep soil at a temperature of 70-75F degrees and keep moist until germination. Under these conditions, seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. After all danger of frost has passed, seedlings can be transplanted directly into the garden 12 inches apart or into containers. Grow in rich and moistened soil in an area of partial sun.

  • Soil: moist and well-drained with pH 5.6-7.5
  • Average germ time: 10-14 days
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Excellent House Plant

Plant Information

Coleus plants have delightful foliage that make both excellent houseplants and perfect landscape additions. These are herbaceous annuals that grow in USDA zones 4 through 10.

  • Height: 12 inches
  • Bloom color: coral
  • Environment: full sun to partial shade

Coleus (Coleus Wizard Coral Sunrise) - Growing the awesome annuals from flower seeds is so fun and rewarding, and you can fill your landscape with these wonderful foliage plants! Often called Painted Leaf, Coleus plants feature colorful, exotic leaves that do well in sun or shade. These Coleus plants are compact with medium-size leaves, and they combine beautifully with other varieties for colorful containers and baskets. Start Coleus seed indoors in the late winter for transplanting out in spring after frost danger has passed.

Common Questions

Q

Will coleus come back each year?

A

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.

Q

How much do coleus plants spread?

A

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.

Q

How long will my coleus plant live?

A

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.

Q

Will a coleus plant be safe for my dog?

A

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.

Q

My leaves are wilting why?

A

This is generally caused by too much direct sunlight. Keep your plants watered well for the soil to be moist but not waterlogged.

ABOUT
FAQ's
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

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

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

16 inches

Coleus (Coleus Versa Watermelon) - With eye-catching color, this watermelon Coleus plant has high contrasting bright pink and greens to brighten any landscape. Versa Watermelon  seeds are pelleted making it easier for the home gardener to grow from seed!

Unique houseplant

Although usually planted outdoors in flower beds or patio containers, coleus can be grown indoors and used as a unique houseplant in a sunny window!

coleus versa watermelon

Coleus seed | watermelon

How to grow

How To Grow Coleus From Seed: Grow from Coleus seeds indoors in late winter, these easy to grow annuals from seed can be transplanted out after frost season has ended in either shade or sun.

Coleus care includes regularly keeping the soil evenly moist, monthly fertilizer applications, and pinching out the flowers to keep the foliage growing and healthy.

  • Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Depth: Do not cover
watermelon coleus plant

Plant Specifications

Having a Coleus for sun really makes this foliage plant so much more versatile, and you'll love the way this bright green foliage brightens up any border or container. Versa Watermelon is a large, well-branching plant that offers a full season of beauty.

  • Height: 24 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 10
  • Season: Annual
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

Will coleus come back each year?

A

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.

Q

How much do coleus plants spread?

A

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.

Q

How long will my coleus plant live?

A

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.

Q

Will a coleus plant be safe for my dog?

A

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.

Q

My leaves are wilting why?

A

This is generally caused by too much direct sunlight. Keep your plants watered well for the soil to be moist but not waterlogged.

Videos

HOW ITS MADE