Add vibrant color and texture to your garden with Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides), an heirloom flowering plant cherished for its striking foliage and delicate blooms. Perfect for cut flowers, garden beds, and containers, these seeds grow into easy-to-care-for plants that bring ornamental beauty and a splash of color to any outdoor space.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Coleus Flowering (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy annual/perennial (depending on climate)
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Height: 30–60 cm (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Soft spikes in shades of pink, red, or lavender
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Foliage Color: Variegated leaves in green, red, and purple patterns
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Blooming Season: Summer to early autumn
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Sunlight: Partial shade to filtered light
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
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Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning enhances foliage display and flower production
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 4–6 hours to improve germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.2–0.5 cm deep in seed-starting mix or garden soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 20–25°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 10–14 days depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Space seedlings 25–40 cm apart in garden beds or containers.
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Care: Low-maintenance; regular watering, occasional pruning, and deadheading promote lush growth and vibrant blooms.