500 Coleus Rainbow Mix Seeds - Colorful Foliage Plants for Shade Gardens, Containers & Borders

Grow a vibrant display of foliage with our Coleus Rainbow Mix seeds! Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) is prized for its stunning, multicolored leaves that come in endless combinations of burgundy, pink, green, yellow, and cream. These easy-to-grow plants add season-long color to shaded areas where flowering plants often struggle.

**Plant Information:**
- **Common Name:** Coleus, Painted Nettle
- **Life Cycle:** Tender perennial typically grown as an annual in most climates
- **Mature Height:** 12-36 inches, depending on variety
- **Spread:** 12-24 inches
- **Foliage:** The main attraction! Velvety leaves with intricate patterns, ruffled edges, and vibrant color combinations

**Growing Information:**
- **USDA Zones:** Grown as annual in all zones (perennial in zones 10-11)
- **Light Requirements:** Partial shade to full shade. Some varieties tolerate morning sun. Colors often intensify with brighter indirect light.
- **Water Requirements:** Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Water when top inch of soil feels dry.
- **Soil:** Rich, moist, well-draining soil with organic matter
- **Germination:** Surface sow seeds, press lightly into soil (light aids germination). Keep at 70-75°F. Germination typically occurs in 10-20 days.
- **Uses:** Container gardens, shade gardens, borders, hanging baskets, indoor houseplants (with sufficient light)

**Garden Benefits:**
• Creates stunning visual interest from spring through fall
• Excellent for brightening dark garden corners
• Low maintenance once established
• Perfect for mixed container arrangements
• Can be propagated from cuttings for more plants

**Package includes:** 500 Coleus Rainbow Mix seeds. Each seed packet contains detailed sowing instructions for successful germination and growth.

Note: Coleus plants may flower with small blue or white spikes. Many gardeners pinch these off to encourage fuller foliage growth. For best results, start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. These versatile plants bring the rainbow to your garden with minimal care!