Coleus Seeds
Tropical plants grown for brilliantly colored leaves and blue flowered spikes. Sow seed indoors or outdoors when danger of frost is past; likes warm soil for best germination. Feed plants regularly with high nitrogen fertilizer.
How to Grow Coleus
SOW INDOORS 6-8 weeks before last frost. 7-10 days to germinate. Do Not cover seed, as light aides in germination.
TRANSPLANT Outdoors after danger of frost, spacing 5-8" apart.
OR DIRECT SOW After all danger of frost is over.
GARDEN HINTS: Coleus are sensitive to cold temperatures and cold water. Plants
can grow in full sun, however their colors become more brilliant in shade or partial shade.
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