Description

Add a splash of color to your garden or indoor space with Coleus Rainbow Blend (Plectranthus scutellarioides). This annual (perennial in USDA zones 11 and warmer) plant features vibrant foliage in a stunning mix of white, bronze, gold, copper, yellow, pink, red, purple, and green hues. Coleus thrives in part shade and is perfect for areas where flowers may struggle to grow. It's a fantastic choice for containers and planters, as well as a beautiful houseplant that will brighten up the dreary winter months. Known for being deer-resistant, this variety grows between 12″ and 36″ tall, making it an excellent option for both small and larger garden spaces.

420 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Asia, Australia, and the Pacific
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 11 and warmer. Frost-sensitive; typically grown as an annual.
Plant Dimensions: 12″–36″ tall, 6″–18″ wide
Variety Information: Colorful foliage which includes chartreuse, white, bronze, gold, copper, yellow, pink, red, purple, and green
Exposure: Part shade
Attributes: Good for Containers, Deer Resistant

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date for transplanting outside; any time of year when grown as a houseplant. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 70°–80°F.
Days to Emerge: 15–20 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 2–3 seeds every 6″–12″
Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″–12″