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Coleus Seeds - Green
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Coleus (Coleus Kong Green) - If you have areas in your landscape with dappled shade or even full shade, you'll want to start these seeds to grow bold foliage plants. This series is known for it's extra large leaves that command attention in the border or large container.MORE COLEUS OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
18 - 20 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Green
ENVIRONMENT
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
15 - 24 inches
Coleus (Coleus Kong Green) - If you have areas in your landscape with dappled shade or even full shade, you'll want to start Coleus seeds for these bold foliage plants. The Kong series is known for its extra large leaves that command attention in the border or large container.
Great houseplant
Coleus can be grown as a house plant for the sunny window! The seeds are pelleted for easier sowing. Coleus care includes removing the flowers as they form to keep the foliage healthy and growing.
Coleus seed | green
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 and hummingbirds
- 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