Coleus (Coleus Wizard Coral Sunrise) - Growing the awesome annuals from flower seeds is so fun and rewarding, and you can fill your landscape with these wonderful foliage plants! Often called Painted Leaf, Coleus plants feature colorful, exotic leaves that do well in sun or shade. These Coleus plants are compact with medium-size leaves, and they combine beautifully with other varieties for colorful containers and baskets. Start Coleus seed indoors in the late winter for transplanting out in spring after frost danger has passed.
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 4 - 10
Height: 12 inches
Bloom Season: Spring through fall
Bloom Color: Coral
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
House Plant: Yes
Latin Name: Coleus
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: 10 - 14 inches
It is most ideal to start coleus seeds indoors for best establishment. Sow seeds into cell packs with a sterile starter mix. Press seeds into the soil but do not cover: light is needed for germination. Keep soil at a temperature of 70-75F degrees and keep moist until germination. Under these conditions, seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. After all danger of frost has passed, seedlings can be transplanted directly into the garden 12 inches apart or into containers. Grow in rich and moistened soil in an area of partial sun.
- Soil: moist and well-drained with pH 5.6-7.5
- Average germ time: 10-14 days
- Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant