Name: COLEUS blumei Rainbow Mix 10g
Brand: Australian Seed

COLEUS blumei Rainbow Mix 10g

SKU: ES 690-10g

Stock: In Stock

Family: Lamiaceae
Characteristics: Perennial 45-75 cm

Seed per gram: Approx. 3,500

Size:

10 grams
100 grams
25 grams
250 grams
5 grams

$27.80 AUD Excl. GST

Coleus are grown for their colourful foliage. Rainbow Mix has solid or bi-coloured leaves in shades of red, green, yellow, maroon and pink.Coleus is perfect for a shady garden and is an excellent indoor or outdoor container plant.

Rainbow mix is one of the best plants for adding masses of colourful foliage to shady areas. Great in north-facing flower beds and around shade trees. It is also an excellent houseplant.
Insignificant flower spikes appear in late summer.

The genus Cols was first described in 1791 by João de Loureir, a Portuguese Jesuit missionary and botanist.

There are over 300 different coleus species, and over 1500 different varieties.

When to sow:

Cool climates: September to February.
Temperate climates: August to March.
Sub-Tropical climates: August to Apil.
Tropical climates: All Year round.
Arid climates: September to February.

Coleus seeds can be sown directly into the garden or in trays, Punnets and containers.

Transplant when they are large enough to handle, usually at the two-leaf stage.

Coleus seed germinate better in warm humid condtions.

Sowing in containers:

Sow seeds on the surface, gently firm them down, and lightly cover them with the mix.
Keep soil moist but not too wet or dry.
Germination occurs in around 10-20 days at a soil temperature of 18-24°C

Sowing diretly in the ground:

Prepare the ground by loosing the soil and enduring it is weed free. Rack over until it is level.
Scatter seed over damp soil and gently rake over and cover light
Keep moist but not too wet or dry.

*Please note:

Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
Customers should do their due diligence to ensure the product suits their region.

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