Coleus Seeds (Heirloom Red Coleus Seeds) - Red, Deep Crimson & Rich Foliage

Add dramatic color to your garden with Heirloom Red Coleus Seeds. Known for their striking red, deep crimson, and rich foliage, these plants bring texture and visual interest to flower beds, borders, and containers.

Coleus plants are beginner-friendly, thriving in partial to full shade with well-drained soil. Their vibrant foliage makes them ideal for decorative plantings and container gardens. Non-GMO heirloom seeds ensure reliable germination and healthy, long-lasting plants.

Features

• Striking red, deep crimson, and rich foliage colors

• Long-lasting ornamental foliage throughout the season

• Beginner-friendly and easy to grow

• Ideal for gardens, borders, patios, and container displays

• Adds texture and vibrant color to landscaping

Specifications 

• Common Name: Coleus

• Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides

• Seed Type: Foliage / Ornamental

• Color: Red, Deep Crimson, Rich Red

• Growth Habit: Annual or Tender Perennial (depending on climate)

• Sunlight Requirement: Partial Shade to Shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–11 (grow as annual in colder zones)

• Bloom Season: Mainly foliage display; small flowers optional

• Height: 12–24 inches

• Ideal Use: Borders, Gardens, Containers, Patios

• Water Requirement: Moderate

• Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Heirloom: Yes

• Non-GMO: Yes

• Growth Difficulty: Easy

• Planting Season: Spring after frost or indoors before last frost

Planting Guide

1. Soil Prep: Use fertile, well-drained soil; partial shade locations preferred.

2. Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost.

3. Depth: Press seeds lightly onto soil; do not cover too deeply.

4. Spacing: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart for optimal growth.

5. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

6. Germination Time: 10–21 days depending on temperature.

7. Care: Pinch back tips to encourage bushy growth and fuller foliage display.