Coleus (Coleus Versa Watermelon) - With eye-catching color, this watermelon Coleus plant has high contrasting bright pink and greens to brighten any landscape. Versa Watermelon seeds are pelleted making it easier for the home gardener to grow from seed!
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 4 - 10
Height: 24 inches
Bloom Season: Spring through fall
Bloom Color: Watermelon
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: 16 inches
Grow from Coleus seeds indoors in late winter, these easy-to-grow annuals from seed can be transplanted out after frost season has ended in either shade or sun.
Coleus care includes regularly keeping the soil evenly moist, monthly fertilizer applications, and pinching out the flowers to keep the foliage growing and healthy.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts butterflies
- Depth: Do not cover