Coleus Rainbow Mix Solenostemon Scutellarioides is a shade-loving perennial native to Africa and Indonesia. Coleus Rainbow Mix seeds can be easily grown even by a beginner gardener. Coleus is a very popular ornamental foliage plant that is grown as an annual and known by other common names such as Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle, and Painted Leaf. Coleus Rainbow Mix has remarkable foliage color ranging from from green-yellow to bronze-red.
Coleus Rainbow Mix is widely popular among gardeners as an ornamental plant that performs well in shade areas of garden, and in addition Coleus can be grown in pots, hanging baskets and containers. Solenostemon Scutellarioides seeds have to be just scattered over soil surface and gently pressed into the soil. Coleus is an excellent, dependable houseplant that does not require a lot of maintenance.
PLANT PROFILE
Season: Perennial/Annual
Height: 18-20 Inches
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer/Fall
Environment: Shade/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Rich, Moist well-drained, pH 5.6-7.5
USDA Zones: 10-11 (As Perennial) All Regions of North America (As Annual)
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow Indoors: Spring (6-8 weeks before last frost)
Sow Outdoors: Spring
Seed Depth: Surface sowing - press seeds slightly into the soil
Germination Time: 10-14 Days
