Coleus Rainbow Mixed Color - Foliage Plant Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Lamiaceae |
| Native region |
Southeast Asia |
| Mature height |
30-60 cm |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Partial shade to filtered light; intense leaf colour in bright shade |
| Watering |
Keep soil consistently moist; do not let it dry out |
| Soil / mix |
Rich, well-drained, moisture-retentive potting mix |
| Fertilizer |
Light balanced liquid feed every 2-3 weeks |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Grown as a vivid <strong>ornamental foliage</strong> plant for pots, borders and hanging baskets; pinch off flower spikes to keep the colourful leaves lush and compact.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds <strong>February to August</strong> in warm conditions. The seed is tiny and needs light, so <strong>surface sow</strong> on a moist fine mix and do not cover. Keep at 22-26°C for germination in <strong>10-21 days</strong>. Transplant at the 3-4 leaf stage into pots, spacing 20-30 cm apart. Pinch growing tips regularly for a bushy plant. Foliage looks its best within <strong>8-12 weeks</strong> and stays colourful for months in warm conditions.</p>