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Plectranthus Scutellarioides "Coleus Mixed Colours" Seedlings 6 Pack
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Plectranthus Scutellarioides "Coleus Mixed Colours" Seedlings 6 Pack
Product Details
Coleus ‘Mixed Colours’
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Names
- Coleus
- Painted Nettle
- Flame Nettle
Product Description
Coleus ‘Mixed Colours’ is a vibrant, ornamental foliage plant prized for its striking multicoloured leaves in shades of red, pink, green, yellow, and purple. Its bushy, upright growth habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, patios, and indoor planting. This fast-growing, low-maintenance plant thrives in bright, indirect light or partial shade, making it perfect for adding dramatic colour and texture to South African gardens.
Size When Fully Grown
- Height: ± 30–60 cm
- Spread: ± 30–50 cm
- Growth habit: Upright, bushy, and compact
Best Growing Conditions
- Light: Partial shade to bright indirect light
- Leaf colour is brightest in filtered sunlight; direct hot sun may scorch leaves.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Prefers humus-rich garden or potting soil.
- Watering: Moderate
- Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; tolerates short dry periods once established.
- Climate:
- Suited to temperate and subtropical regions of South Africa
- Sensitive to frost; ideal for containers in cooler areas
- Maintenance: Low
- Pinch back growing tips to encourage bushiness
- Remove faded leaves to maintain vibrant foliage
Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)
- Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
- Active Growing Season: Spring through summer
- Seasonal Notes:
- Tender perennial; often grown as an annual in frost-prone areas
- Leaf colours remain vivid with adequate light and water
- Suitable for both outdoor garden beds and indoor container planting
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