Key Features
- Variety: Deep Orange Coleus
- Color: As described in product title; seed offspring may vary
- Plant Characteristics: tender foliage perennial
- Garden Uses: shade containers and bedding
- Unique Feature: Seed-grown foliage patterns vary; pinch tips for bushier plants.
Growing Benefits
- Growing deep orange coleus from seed allows observation of seedling development and selection of suitable plants.
- Suitable for shade containers and bedding when local climate and site conditions match the species.
- Plants can be established in a site with partial shade to bright indirect light and suitable soil.
- Seed-raised plants may show natural variation in growth and appearance.
Seed Specifications
- Common Name: Deep Orange Coleus
- Botanical Name: Coleus scutellarioides
- Plant Type: tender foliage perennial
- Colors: As described in product title; seed offspring may vary
- Height: Not specified
- Germination Time: usually 10–21 days in warmth
- Growing Zones: Not specified; depends on species and winter protection
- Flowering/Harvest/Maturity: Not specified; depends on climate and seedling age
- Uses: shade containers and bedding
Growing Tips
- For deep orange coleus seeds, surface sow and press gently.
- Provide partial shade to bright indirect light and fertile well-drained soil.
- Moisture: water when surface begins to dry.
- Seed-grown foliage patterns vary; pinch tips for bushier plants.
Seed Storage
Store labeled seed in a cool, dry, dark location in an airtight container. Some species lose viability quickly or require fresh sowing; check species-specific storage guidance before prolonged storage.
Unique Facts About Seeds
- Botanical classification: Coleus scutellarioides.
- Plant habit: tender foliage perennial.
- Seed-grown foliage patterns vary; pinch tips for bushier plants.