Bring bold color to shaded areas with Coleus Wizard Velvet Red Seeds, a foliage plant variety producing deep red, velvety leaves. Ideal for containers, garden beds, and borders, this coleus adds striking contrast and texture to shade gardens.
Fast-growing and low-maintenance, Coleus Wizard Velvet Red is perfect for gardeners seeking dramatic foliage without the need for flowers.
Features
- Deep red, velvety foliage
- Thrives in partial to full shade
- Fast-growing and easy to maintain
- Excellent for borders, containers, and garden beds
- Adds vibrant color and texture to shaded areas
- Ideal for mass plantings or mixed container displays
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides
- Type: Annual / Tender Perennial
- Foliage Colors: Deep Red
- Light Requirements: Partial to Full Shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Bloom Season: Primarily grown for foliage
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 1011
- Plant Height: 1224 inches
- Plant Spacing: 1218 inches apart
- Germination Time: 1014 days
- Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Ideal Growing Season: Spring to Summer
- Maintenance: Pinch growing tips to encourage bushy growth and maintain vibrant foliage
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds indoors 810 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in warm shaded areas after frost danger has passed.
- Lightly cover seeds with soil and maintain consistent moisture until germination.
- Maintain soil temperature around 7075F (2124C) for optimal germination.
- Space seedlings 1218 inches apart in partial to full shade.
- Pinch growing tips to encourage dense, bushy foliage and maintain vibrant leaf colors.
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