Coleus Plant
-Coleus 3" (Rainbow Blend) Vibrant Foliage Potted Plants
$3.00
Coleus Rainbow Blend is a vibrant, heat-tolerant annual featuring a mix of colorful foliage in shades of red, pink, green, yellow, and purple. Perfect for shady spots, borders, or containers, these 3" potted starters add instant color and require minimal care. Grown for their striking leaves rather than flowers, they thrive in part shade and are ideal for gardeners seeking bold, low-maintenance accents.
Plant Specifications and Attributes
- Plant Size: 12-36 inches tall, 6-18 inches wide.
- Spacing: 10-12 inches apart.
- Sun Exposure: Part shade to full shade; avoid direct afternoon sun to prevent scorching.
- Hardiness Zone: Perennial in USDA zones 10-11; grown as an annual in cooler zones.
- Bloom Period: Summer to fall (blue to white flowers, often pinched off to promote foliage growth).
- Attributes: Heat-tolerant, low maintenance, excellent for shade gardens, containers, or houseplants; attracts pollinators if allowed to bloom.
Description
Coleus Rainbow Blend offers a spectacular display of foliage colors, making it a favorite for adding vibrancy to shaded areas. These plants are versatile, suitable for outdoor beds, pots, or indoor growing. They prefer moist, well-drained soil and benefit from regular pinching to encourage bushier growth.
Transplanting Instructions
- Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or use potted starters like these.
- When seedlings have at least two true leaves, gently transplant them into individual pots or outdoors after all frost danger has passed.
- Choose a location with part shade and rich, moist soil.
- Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant, and firm the soil around it.
- Water thoroughly after transplanting and keep soil consistently moist.
- Space plants 10-12 inches apart for optimal growth.