84 – 91 days. Wizard Series coleus seeds are a simple, compact, yet spectacular Asian showstopper perfect for many diverse gardens across the country. Wizard Series seeds promise convenient 10 – 12” tall dwarfed coleus shrubs available in several eye-catching blends known for invigorating tired walkways, borders, fences, or patios. Coleus is native to the tropics of India and southeast Asia, but just as popularly grown indoors for year-round accents. Wizard Series seeds mix well with bright torenia, salvia, and other elegant tropical blooms certain to complement any home or garden during the lengthy summers. 1000 seeds.
Growing Wizard Series Coleus Garden Seeds
- Taxonomy: Plectranthus scutellarioides
- Seed Type: Annual (Perennial in zones 10 – 11)
- Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Coleus seeds are popularly grown as both indoor and outdoor favorites. For earliest spring color, start Wizard Series seeds 8 – 12 weeks prior and will germinate in 7 – 14 days in full lighting. If planted outside, coleus is commonly repotted in the fall to be kept indoors over winter and reintroduced in the spring.
- Days to Maturity: 84 – 91 days
- Hardiness Zone: 4 – 11
- Planting Depth: Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep
- Plant Spacing: 10”
- Growth Habit: 10 – 12" tall dwarfed creeping shrub with a 10 – 12” spread of densely packed leaves
- Soil Preference: Loose, organically rich, well-drained
- Light Preference: Partial sun – Partial shade
- Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: Wizard Series seeds will benefit from shade in long summers and direct heat. Do not let soil dry out, but do not over-saturate plants either. Coleus has no serious pests or insects, but monitor regularly for aphids and white flies, particularly on indoor plants.
- Color: Signature selection of Coral Sunrise, Sunset, Jade, Pastel, Scarlet, Golden, Velvet Red, and Mix
Wizard Series coleus seeds are popularly grown as both indoor and outdoor favorites. For earliest spring color, start Wizard Series seeds 8 – 12 weeks prior and seeds will germinate in 7 – 14 days in full lighting. If planted outside, coleus is commonly repotted in the fall to be kept indoors over winter and reintroduced in the spring. Plant 2 – 3 Wizard Series coleus seeds 10" apart and ¼” deep into loose, organically rich, and well-drained soil in partial sun to partial shade. Wizard Series seeds will benefit from shade in long summers and direct heat. Do not let soil dry out, but do not over-saturate plants either. Coleus has no serious pests or insects, but monitor regularly for aphids and white flies, particularly on indoor plants. Wizard Series coleus seeds mature in 84 – 91 days as 10 – 12" tall dwarfed creeping shrubs with a 10 – 12” spread of densely packed leaves.
Plectranthus scutellarioides, or otherwise known as Coleus, is a shrubby native to the perennially warm climates of India, southeast Asia, and Australia, but has since been naturalized throughout many of the tropics. Plectranthus scutellarioides is also synonymous with Solenostemon scutellarioides (its former taxonomical name) and is in fact a member of the coleus genus.