Mighty Mosaic Coleus

A center stage coleus with strikingly bold colors in unique, mosaic patterns of reds, greens, and yellows. Premium sun coleus means it will tolerate the sun in high humid areas. Also as always, performs great in the shade. Grows to 18-24” which is the perfect height for garden beds and containers. 10 seeds     PLANTING Solenostemon scutellarioides Annual Germination: 10-15 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface, needs light to germinate Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75 ºF soil temperatures. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperatures until germination. Transplant after the last frost date,10-12” apart. Sowing Outdoors: Direct sowing outdoors is not recommended Growth Habit: Upright Height and Width:  18-24" x 18-22" Spacing: 12-18” apart Light Needs:  Part sun to shade  Soil Needs: Average to fertile, well-drained Approximate days to flower from seed: Sizable seedlings are ready 12-14 weeks after sowing.  Uses:  Flower Beds, containers Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. When grown in containers coleus needs to be fertilized and watered regularly. During the heat of summer, they will need to be watered a few times a week. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks or use a time-release fertilizer at planting time.