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Coleus Seeds - Velvet Red
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Coleus (Coleus Wizard Velvet Red) - This variety is a true wonder in the gardening world. Brilliantly colored burgundy red leaves are dazzled with lighter magenta veining, all with the smallest white margins! You truly will not find another plant like it!MORE COLEUS OPTIONS
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
10 - 14 inches
Coleus (Coleus Wizard Velvet Red) - It's easy to understand how the Coleus plant got the common names of Painted Nettle or Flame Nettle. The beautiful serrated leaves are uniquely colored, and Wizard Velvet Red features rich shades of red and burgundy with a lightly trimmed margin. Growing Coleus seeds is wonderfully rewarding and a great way to fill your shady landscape or shade garden with beautiful, exotic foliage plants. The pelleted flower seeds make growing Coleus plants from seeds easier for the home gardener.
Common Questions
Will coleus come back each year?
Coleus is a tender perennial hardy only in U.S southernmost zones 10 and 11. In zones 7 and higher this annual can reseed but you'll have to allow it to flower.
How much do coleus plants spread?
Height and spread depend on variety. Cultivars can grow from 6 to 36 inches tall and wide. Taller plants with large leaves tend to stay more upright while smaller, dwarf varieties feature a wider growth pattern.
How long will my coleus plant live?
Coleus is most often grown as an annual and replanted every spring. Some varieties can be grown in pots and overwintered indoors for three to five years with adequate care.
Will a coleus plant be safe for my dog?
Coleus can make dogs, cats and horses ill if they eat it. Choose a different, non-toxic plant if your pet tends to sample your garden.
My leaves are wilting why?
This is generally caused by too much direct sunlight. Keep your plants watered well for the soil to be moist but not waterlogged.
