Coleus Bedding Trial
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Coleus plants grow beautifully in part to light shade with Impatiens, Begonias and Wishbone Flower.

How to Create a Shade Garden with Coleus.

Grow a Coleus Hedge.

Coleus Varieties.

J. Parkers range also includes the amazing cat-shoo varieties of coleus, who’s fragrance is unpleasant to cats but not to humans making them a great natural deterrent to help keep cats out of your garden.

Coleus Finder has table of suppliers for coleus in USA, UK, JP and CA
 

1 Alligator Tears

24-36 x 12-16
60-90 x 30-40)

10-11

Perfect addition to containers or beds. Drought Tolerant. House Plant. Deer Resistant. Full Sun

2 Black Prince

20-40 x 4-20
(50-100 x 10-50)

10-11

Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost in bright filtered to moderate light. Pot up annually in spring. Grow outdoors in humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in summer. Provide a sheltered, frost-free environment, which is South-facing or East-facing in Full Sun or Part Shade.

3 Brilliant

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4 Caipirinha

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5 China Rose

4-20 x 4-20
(10-50 x 10-50)

It is a cultivar with burgundy serrated leaves with a vibrant dark pink splash down the centre of each; their downy covering lends a soft, grey sheen.
Grow under glass in a loam-based compost in bright filtered to moderate light. Pot up annually in spring. Grow on outdoors after risk of frost has passed in a sheltered position with humus rich, moist but well-drained soil.

6 Combat AGM

24 x 16
(60 x 40)

A dramatic, exotic foliage plant that will add a splash of colour to your garden, with a camouflage of greens, reds and yellows described perfectly by the name ‘Combat’.
Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers July to October. Full sun or part sun. Not Hardy.
Dead head any flowers as they appear to maintain a bushy plant.

7 Combat AGM

8 Combat AGM

9 Crimson Velvet

10 Dipped in Wine

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11 Firelight

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12 Gay's Delight

24-36 x 12-16
(60-90 x 30-40)

10-11

Brilliant in mixed containers, borders or beds. Lime-green with black venation and a blue-purple flower. The lime-green is a unique accent color that gets attention in any garden. Many people feel that coleus look best before they flower. To keep foliage in top shape, pinch off the blooms as they appear if you wish. Adaptable as Houseplant in Full Sun or Shade.

13 Green Chartreuse

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14 Henna = Balcenna

14-28 x
(35-70 x )
Spacing of 8"-15" (20-37.5 cms) in garden beds, pots and baskets can be planted more densely.

Green-gold leaves with frilly, lobed edges of copper. Back of leaf and stems are burgundy. Sun tolerant. Do not plant outdoors until temperatures are reliably above 60 degrees at night. Optimal temperature range for coleus is 70°F to 100°F. Tender perennial generally grown as an annual in the USA. Coleus will not survive a frost.

15 Kentish Fire

16 Kiwi Fern

12-18 x
(30-45 x )
Spacing of 8"-15" (20-37.5 cms) in garden beds, pots and baskets can be planted more densely.

Favored for its unusual, airy quality, this coleus has narrow, frilly leaves that are dark purple and red with yellow highlights at the edge. Fabulous for pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes with its modest size. Sun tolerant.  Coleus come from a tropical climate and need warm temperatures to thrive. Do not plant outdoors until temperatures are reliably above 60 degrees at night. Optimal temperature range for coleus is 70°F to 100°F. Flower spikes in shades of purple and blue. Keep flower buds pinched since unchecked blooming will cause the plant to go into decline.

17 Muriel Pedley

18 Peter Wonder

12-18 x
(30-45 x )
Spacing of 8"-15" (20-37.5 cms) in garden beds, pots and baskets can be planted more densely.

Very frilly coleus has bright green leaves with creamy yellow-to-tan veining. Edges are spiky and pink, and in high light the whole leaf can develop a pink glow. Good subject for a hanging basket. Also known as 'Pink Ruffles.' Part sun or high shade for best color. Some coleus tolerate full sun. Harden off new arrivals before planting. Do not allow to get completely dry.

19 Peter's Wonder

20 Pink Chaos AGM

6-18 x 10-16
(15-45 x 25-40)

10-11

An interestingly chaotic fusion of bright pink, mint-green and white foliage. Use in beds, borders and containers and adaptable as a Houseplant. Use in Part Shade to Full Shade. Bring Plants indoors before frost damages foliage.

21 Red Angel

22 Redhead

18-36 x 16-28
(45-90 x 40-70)

10-11

Bright Red leaves. Ideal for combination plantings in both Full sun and Full shade. Low maintenance, high impact. Use in containers.

A cinch to grow in sun or shade, Redhead coleus offers rich red-purple foliage and a practically indestructible nature! Reaching 36 inches tall and wide, it adds bold color to landscapes and containers.

23 Roy Pedly AGM

24 Saturn

16-24 x
(40-60 x )

Deep maroon leaves have a "planet" of gold in the center surrounded by smaller stars. Classic coleus form and fairly sun tolerant. Keep evenly moist. Avoid soggy soil with good drainage. Do not allow to get completely dry. Fertilize regularly at half-strength or use timed-release fertilizer. Use high-quality potting soil or plant in garden soil rich in organic matter.

25 Saturn

26 Saturn

27 Sky Fire

12-18 x 12-16
(30-45 x 30-40)

10-11

Burgundy-red leaves with a ruffled lime edge, which you can use in beds, borders and containers in Sun or Shade. Adaptable as Houseplant. Resists Deer. Bring Plants indoors before frost damages foliage.

28 Spitfire

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29 Trusty Rusty

18 x
(45 x )

As reliable as it is gorgeous, ‘Trusty Rusty’ coleus has rich copper-colored leaves boldly edged with golden margins. The plant grows 18 inches tall and does best in partial shade. Include ‘Trusty Rusty’ in your landscape or container garden this year.

30 Winsome

It has  been considered a shade plant but the best leaf color is achieved with morning sun and some degree of afternoon shade.

31 Kong Green

18-20 X
(45-50 x )

10-11

It is a well branched foliage plant with extra large, green leaves and unique color patterns. 
It likes to grow in full shade and is perfect for large containers or shade borders and flower beds. It's seeds can be successfully germinated without any additional treatment, and as a plant of tropical origin Coleus is heat and humidity resistant. It makes a beautiful, low maintenance indoor plant. Same Planting Instructions as for Chocolate Covered Cherry.

32 Kong Mosaic

20 x
(50 x )

10-11

Plants produce extremely large leaves with stunning patterns, which grow tall in the garden. Great for containers and borders. Fast growing plants. Bright green, red and cream leaves. 50cm.
Annual, sow February-March, germinates in 10-14 days at 18-22°C, cover lightly with vermiculite prick out after 4 weeks into 8cm pots; ready for sale around 12 weeks after sowing.
Same Planting Instructions as for Chocolate Covered Cherry.

33 Kong Red

18-20 x
(45-50 x )

10-11

It's seeds can be easily started indoors, and this becomes a mounded, upright growing, ornamental plant. Despite being a tender perennial in warm climates, Coleus is mostly grown as an annual. It is a tall, well-branched, eye-catching foliage plant with and extra large, light-green leaves that are uniquely patterned by red midrib and burgundy red veins. 
It makes a perfect ornamental plant for large shade containers or shade borders and flower beds. Once established this striking in appearance plant tolerates shade, heat, and humidity. Coleus is a perfect indoor lifestyle plant, and adds a lot of color to any living space.

34 Kong Rose

24 x
(60 x )

The huge leaves are brilliant rose with a wide green edge. It is fast growing and well-branched, will quickly reach up to 24 in. tall.
It prefers more shade than most coleus, the extra-large leaves can burn in hot sun. Beautiful in beds and borders, it can also be a highly-ornamental house plant.

Kong series coleus are superb performers in the garden. The enormous leaves grow up to 6 in. wide, and are dramatically marked. Kong coleus are vigorous, sturdy, upright and spreading, quickly growing up to 2 ft. tall. Plants prefer filtered shade - the huge leaves could burn in hot sun. The Kong series are some of the best coleus to grow indoors on a bright windowsill.

35 Kong Salmon Pink

18-20 x
(45-50 x )

10-11 All regions of North America as an Annual

It is a tall variety with upright growth habit and exotic foliage that produces extra large, bright-green leaves with a pink midrib. It is a superb ornamental plant for shade containers and gardens. It's seeds can be started directly outdoors after last frost. Because of its tropical origin Coleus is very heat tolerant, and the plant thrives in shady and humid environment. Coleus is also known as one of the most dependable houseplants. Same Planting Instructions as for Chocolate Covered Cherry.

36 Kong Scarlet

24 x
(60 x )

The enormous leaves are burgundy-maroon and scarlet, edged in deep green. Plants are mounding and well-branched, growing quickly up to 24 in. tall.
It prefers more shade than most coleus, the extra-large leaves can burn in hot sun. Beautiful in beds and borders, it is also a highly ornamental house plant.

37 Wizard Coral Sunrise

12 x
(30 x )

10-11

Top quality series with compact, base-branching growth. Its late flowering habit makes it especially good for border plantings, and excellent in mixed containers, including hanging baskets. Shades of pink with olive-green and bright green margins. 30cm.
Annual, sow February-March, germinates in 10-14 days at 18-22°C, cover lightly with vermiculite prick out after 4 weeks into 8cm pots; ready for sale around 12 weeks after sowing.

It tolerates full sun, so it can be grown just everywhere in the garden. It's seeds are not difficult to germinate, and Coleus is a heat resistant plant that performs well in hot and humid climates. Coleus makes an easy to grow, minimal care pot houseplant.

38 Wizard Golden

12-14 x
(30-35 x )

10-11

Top quality series with compact, base-branching growth. Its late flowering habit makes it especially good for border plantings, and excellent in mixed containers. Lime green. Good in full sun. 30cm.
Annual, sow February-March, germinates in 10-14 days at 18-22°C, cover lightly with vermiculite prick out after 4 weeks into 8cm pots; ready for sale around 12 weeks after sowing.

This shade-loving foliage plant is an exceptional choice for shade containers or flower beds. It's seeds can be started directly outdoors in spring, and the established Coleus Wizard tolerates sun, heat and humidity. Coleus is a long time favorite houseplant.

39 Wizard Jade

12 x
(30 x )

10-11

Top quality series with compact, base-branching growth. Its late flowering habit makes it especially good for border plantings in the shade, and excellent in mixed containers, including Hanging Baskets and as a Houseplant. Clear ivory with green edge. 30cm.
Annual, sow February-March, germinates in 10-14 days at 18-22°C, cover lightly with vermiculite prick out after 4 weeks into 8cm pots; ready for sale around 12 weeks after sowing.

40 Wizard Mosaic

12 x
(30 x )

Top quality series with compact, base-branching growth. Its late flowering habit makes it especially good for border plantings, and excellent in mixed containers, including Hanging Baskets. Green with splashes of burgundy red and cream. 30cm.
Annual, sow February-March, germinates in 10-14 days at 18-22°C, cover lightly with vermiculite prick out after 4 weeks into 8cm pots; ready for sale around 12 weeks after sowing.

41 Wizard Pastel

10-12 x 8-10
(25-30 x 20-25)

Wizard series are tidy, branching coleus which grow 12-14 in. tall. Plants are stunning in shaded borders or containers, and can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill. All Wizard coleus will thrive in afternoon or filtered shade and moist soil. Wizard Coral Sunrise, Wizard Golden, Wizard Velvet Red, and Wizard Sunset tolerate sun, heat, and humidity particularly well for coleus.

42 Wizard Pineapple

10-12 x
(25-30 x )

4-10

These grow about 10 to 12 inches tall when mature. These are a sun tolerant coleus they are the best coleus for southern light or full sun areas.
If you allow the flowers to grow, hummingbirds and butterflies will visit as they are rich in nectar.

43 Wizard Scarlet

20 x
(50 x )

10-11

Top quality series with compact, base-branching growth. Its late flowering habit in Part Shade and Full Shade makes it especially good for border plantings, and excellent in mixed containers, including hanging baskets and as a houseplant. Rich bronze red with pale green edge.
Annual, sow February-March, germinates in 10-14 days at 18-22°C, cover lightly with vermiculite prick out after 4 weeks into 8cm pots; ready for sale around 12 weeks after sowing.

44 Wizard Sunset

12-14 x 10-12
(30-35 x 25-30)

10-11

Use in Border or bed or in container. Heat Tolerant. Full Shade or Part Shade.
Top quality series with compact, base-branching growth. Its late flowering habit makes it especially good for border plantings, and excellent in mixed containers, including hanging baskets. Vivid apricot red. Good in full sun. 30cm.
Annual, sow February-March, germinates in 10-14 days at 18-22°C, cover lightly with vermiculite prick out after 4 weeks into 8cm pots; ready for sale around 12 weeks after sowing.

45 Wizard Velvet Red

12-14 x
(30-35 x )

10-11

Top quality series with compact, base-branching growth. Its late flowering habit makes it especially good for border plantings, and excellent in mixed containers and as pot houseplant for growing indoors. Rich deep red. Good in full sun or Part Shade.
Annual, sow February-March, germinates in 10-14 days at 18-22°C, cover lightly with vermiculite prick out after 4 weeks into 8cm pots; ready for sale around 12 weeks after sowing.

46 Fairway Mosaic

8-10 x
(20-25 x )

Features dramatic foliage with unique patterns - grow Fairway Mosaic coleus for an eye-popping experience.
Showy extra-dwarf, 8-10 in. tall plants are perfect for beds, containers and hanging baskets. Needs afternoon or filtered shade and moist soil.

47 Fairway Orange

8-10 x
(20-25 x )

The showy leaves of Fairway Orange coleus are apricot-orange, veined in magenta and wrapped with a chartreuse ribbon.
Neat and tidy extra-dwarf, 8-10 in. tall plants are perfect for beds, containers and hanging baskets. Needs afternoon or filtered shade and moist soil.

48 Fairway Red Velvet

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Fairway Series are super-showy, extra dwarf and uniform, 8-10 in. tall plants. For your beds, containers and hanging baskets, Fairway series coleus are your perfect choice. Give afternoon or filtered shade.

49 Fairway Rose

8-10 x
(20-25 x )

Bright rose-pink leaves with darker edges.
It is an elegant, extra-dwarf 8-10 inch tall coleus suited perfectly to hanging baskets, containers, or the landscape. Needs afternoon or filtered shade and moist soil.

50 Fairway Ruby

8-10 x
(20-25 x )

The vivid red foliage of Fairway Ruby coleus is edged in soft green.

Plant Fairway Coleus Seeds: Sow seed in cell packs or flats, use a sterilized soil-less mix. Press seeds into soil, do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 70-75°F., seedlings emerge in 10-14 days. After all danger of frost transplant into 4 in. containers, or into the garden 8 to 10 in. apart. Direct sowing is not recommended.
Grow Fairway Coleus: Part sun to light shade. Rich, moist soil. Remove flowers as they form to keep coleus foliage visible, healthy and growing. Near the end of the season, allow some of the nectar-rich flowers to form. Blooms will attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Fairway series coleus are excellent container plants, can be even be grown indoors in a brightly lit window.

51 Fairway Yellow

8-10 x
(20-25 x )

The foliage is chartreuse, veined in soft-yellow. Leaf colors combine beautifully in the garden with orange or red leaves, or flowers.
Neat and tidy, extra-dwarf 8-10 in. tall plants are perfect for beds, containers and hanging baskets. Needs afternoon or filtered shade and moist soil.

52 Superfine Rainbow Colour Pride

12-15 x
(30-37.5 x )

Large brilliant-rose leaves edged in green, mottled bronze-red. The plants are vigorous and bushy, to 12-15 in. tall.
It is an ideal plant for brightening semi-shaded beds, borders and containers. Very late flowering, plants provide brilliant color over an extended season.

53 Superfine Rainbow Festive Dance

12-15 x
(30-37.5 x )

It carries rich chocolate-brown or bronze leaves, fiery-orange at their center, and wrapped in gray green ribbons.
Plants are vigorous and branching to 12-15 in. tall and are perfectly suited for garden beds or containers. It is very late flowering, plants explode with color over an extended season.

54 Superfine Rainbow Red Velvet

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Superfine Rainbow series coleus produce large, vibrant multicolored leaves. Plants are vigorous and bushy to 12-15 in. tall, and flower late in the season which means plants stay neater longer. Superfine Rainbow coleus will provide vibrant, long-lasting color in your semi-shaded beds, borders and containers.

55 Superfine Rainbow Volcano

12-15 x
(30-37.5 x )

The big, bright leaves are burgundy red, wrapped in chartreuse ribbons.
Growth is vigorous and bushy to 12-15 in. tall. It is an ideal plant for brightening semi-shaded beds, borders and containers. Very late flowering, plants explode with color over an extended season.

56 Giant Exhibition Limelight

20 x
(50 x )

It carries huge brilliant lime-green leaves that demand attention, and are absolutely stunning when combined with purple flowers or leaves. Easy to grow, 20 in. tall plants thrive in shaded borders and containers.
The largest leaf on the plant pictured is 8¼ in. long, and at its widest point 6 in. across. Its has been one of the best performing annuals in Swallowtail Garden Seeds test garden.

57 Giant Exhibition Magma

8 x
(20 x )
 

Gigantic molten purple-red leaves wrapped in a green ribbon. Plants grow to 20 in. tall in afternoon or filtered shade and moist soil.
In the Swallowtail Garden Seeds test garden, we found Giant Exhibition Magma coleus to be stunning - the kind of plant that will hold a viewer's attention no matter the setting or surroundings.

Swallowtail Garden Seeds also have Horticultural Humor:-
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58 Giant Exhibition Marble

20 x
(50 x )

Huge 6-7 in. green leaves marbled red, with white centers. It grows to 20 in. tall in afternoon or filtered shade and moist soil.
Because garden performance is superb in even in extreme heat, it has earned a spot on the Dallas Arboretum's list of 'Flameproof Plants.'

59 Giant Exhibition Multicolour

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Giant Exhibition Series has very large leaves up to 6-7 in. long on 20 in. tall plants. Grow plants in part sun to dappled shade.
Giant Exhibition Mix is a dramatic 8 color mix of Giant Exhibition coleus. Leaves are huge, plants grow to 20 in. tall in afternoon or filtered shade and moist soil.
Plant Giant Exhibition Coleus Seeds: Sow seed in cell packs or flats, use a sterilized soil-less mix. Press seeds into soil, do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 70-75°F., seedlings emerge in 10-14 days. After all danger of frost transplant into 4 in. containers, or into the garden 12 to 18 in. apart. Direct sowing is not recommended.
Grow Giant Exhibition Coleus: Part sun to light shade. Rich, moist soil. Remove flowers as they form to keep coleus foliage visible, healthy and growing. Near the end of the season, allow some of the nectar-rich flowers to form. Blooms will attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Giant Exhibition series coleus are excellent container plants, and can even be grown indoors in a brightly lit window.

60 Giant Exhibition Palisandra

20 x
(50 x )

It carries enormous velvety, deep purple-black leaves. Especially vigorous plants grow to 20 in. or more tall in afternoon or filtered soil and moist soil.

61 Giant Exhibition Rustic Red

20 x
(50 x )

Whopping 6-7 in. long, showy rusty-red leaves with edges stitched in yellow. The plants grow to 20 in. tall and are strong performers in afternoon or filtered shade and moist soil.

62 Dark Chocolate

24-30 x 18-24
(60-75 x 45-60)
Spacing 12-18 (30-45)

9-10

Upright accent plants have mid-size leaves in a rich mahogany brown. Slight touches of burgundy appear, especially in full sun conditions. 
A good choice for large mixed containers and in-ground plantings. 
Rich mahogany brown partners well with many colour schemes.

63 Chocolate Covered Cherry

12-14 x
(30-35 x )

10-11

It is a herbaceous, tropical perennial. This plant has attractive, non-fading foliage with serrated, pointy leaves that are cherry-red in color with glowing green edges and touches of crimson. 
It is a dwarf and bushy plant that can be used in container planting, pots, hanging baskets, border edging and mass planting. The surface sowing has to be applied when planting Solenostemon Scutellarioides seeds. Coleus Chocolate Covered Cherry tolerates full sun (and Part Shade), and this ornamental plant is heat resistant, so it can be successfully grown in hot and humid climates. Coleus is an outstanding pot houseplant.

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

64 Chocolate Mint

14 x
(35 x )

Dark-leaved plants show a rich chocolate colour. Each mid size leaf is edged in mint green. 35cm
Annual, sow February-March, germinates in 10-14 days at 18-22°C, cover lightly with vermiculite prick out after 4 weeks into 8cm pots; ready for sale around 12 weeks after sowing.

65 Chocolate Splash

12-14 x
(30-35 x )

10-11

It is a compact and bushy plant that features the eye-catching foliage with green, spear-shaped leaves that are tinted by splashes of chocolate color. 
It is an excellent container or pot plant, and Coleus is widely used in borders or mass planting. It's seeds are one of the easiest seeds to germinate, and Coleus grows well in shady areas, tolerating full or partial shade and preferring moist, but well-drained soil. It is easy to grow indoors as a superb houseplant. Same Planting Instructions as for Chocolate Covered Cherry.

66 Black Dragon

18 x
(45 x )

The foliage of reddish black with pink centres makes this variety ideal for providing contrast in containers and formal bedding schemes.
Annual, sow February-March, germinates in 10-14 days at 18-22°C, cover lightly with vermiculite prick out after 4 weeks into 8cm pots; ready for sale around 12 weeks after sowing.

67 Crimson Gold PBR

14-18 x 14-18
(30-45 x 35-45)
Spacing of 12-18 (30-45)

9-10

Well-branched, vigorous plants show off beautiful, bicolour foliage all season. 
Versatile variety thrives in sun and shade. 
Deep red leaves with golden green edge. 
Late-flowering.

68 Green Halo

18-24 x 20-35
(45-60 x 50-87.5)

10-11

Full Shade loving. Striking heart shaped leaves. Great in planters and containers. Use in Hanging Baskets, in Mass Planting. Deer Resistant.

It is a sun tolerant and versatile ornamental plant for growing in large containers or any landscape application. It's seeds are started outdoors in spring after last frost. One of the most impressive ornamental plants, Coleus is considering to be an easy to grow and care free houseplant. Same Planting Instructions as for Chocolate Covered Cherry.

69 Watermelon

16-20 x
(40-50 x )

This coleus has frilly, deep watermelon-red leaves with a bright green netted edge. Bright light brings a deeper red. Has a neat, compact growing habit. Sun tolerant. This is the original, vegetatively propagated 'Watermelon' coleus, not the seed-grown "Versa" variety that is new on the market (and completely different).

70 Lime Delight

28 x 18-22
(70 x 45-65)
Spacing of 12-18 (30-45)

9-10

Bright foliage is the centre of attention in designer gardens. 
Vibrant, lime green to golden colour plays well with others

71 Lime Delight

72 Colissima Amerena

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73 Colissima Capri

74 Collissima Papaya

75 Collissima Peach Melba

76 Collissima Raspberry

77 Collissima Strawberry

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78 Alabama Sunset

24-30 x
(60-75 x )

10-11

An old favorite, with rosy copper leaves and golden highlights.

79 Crimson Velvet

80 Display

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81 Fireball

82 Glennis

12-24 x 9-12
(30-60 x 22.5-30)

9-11

Easy-to-grow colorful foliage plant. Classic choice for borders and containers. Inconspicuous blue flower spikes.

Full Sun and Part Shade in moist, well-drained soil.

83 Glory

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84 Midnight

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85 Mission Gem

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86 Pineapple Beauty AGM

87 Pineapplette AGM

12-18 x
(30-45 x )

Beautiful frilly coleus with golden yellow scalloped leaves speckled with red. Sun tolerant, but shows best with some protection from the hottest sun of the day.

88 Pineapplette Red

89 Purple Oak

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90 Red Velvet

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91 Walter Turner AGM

24-30 x
(60-75 x )
Spacing of 8"-15" (20-37.5 cms) in garden beds, pots and baskets can be planted more densely.

The wide oval leaves of this coleus have a nearly black center boldly splashed with shades of red and pink. The wide band of netted lime green at the edge provides stunning contrast. This is a dramatic, beautiful coleus!

92 Carefree Mixed IMG 9841

12 x
(30 x )

8-11

Coleus Carefree Mix Solenostemon Scutellarioides is a bushy, tender perennial from tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Coleus Carefree Mix seeds are very easy to germinate, and also known as Flame Nettle and Painted Nettle, this Coleus has unique-shaped foliage with masses of small leaves that are deeply lobed and look like oak leaves. The foliage is a stunning mix of different colors and shades such as pink, lime, jade, gold, red, and many others. 
This dwarf colorful Coleus Carefree Mix can be planted anywhere in the garden for dazzling display of exotic color and texture. Solenostemon Scutellarioides seeds cannot be covered with soil, and Flame Nettle is a great plant for growing in full shade or partial shade, and it is very adaptable to various types of soil. Coleus is an easy to grow and carefree houseplant.

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

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1 upper side of top trial bed

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1 lower side of bottom trial bed

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