Coleus seeds Decorative Nettle Rainbow

Coleus seeds Decorative Nettle Rainbow

Overview

Coleus seeds Decorative Nettle Rainbow is a vibrant foliage star with multi-coloured leaves in reds, greens, yellows & purples — ideal for adding instant impact to beds, pots, and shaded spaces!

Key Features

• Coleus ‘Rainbow’ (Solenostemon / Coleus blumei).
• Decorative feature: Foliage, not flowers
• Season interest: Spring to autumn
• Stunning rainbow-coloured leaves.
• Ideal for shade & containers.
• Easy to grow & beginner-friendly.
• Great contrast plant in mixed displays.
• Works indoors & outdoors.
• Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth.
• Remove flower spikes to boost leaf colour.
• Avoid strong winds (delicate leaves).
• Borders & bedding displays.
• Containers & balcony boxes.
• Shade gardens.
• Mixed ornamental planting.
• Grow something bold, colourful, and eye-catching with Mallorn.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow under cover: March (III)
• Sowing depth: ~0.3 cm (very shallow)
• Transplant outdoors: Mid-May (V)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Spacing: 20 × 25 cm
• Position: Partial shade (tolerates sun with watering)
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moist
• Keep soil evenly moist (not soggy).
• Protect from frost.

Product Details

• Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual)
• Height: 30–40 cm
• Habit: Compact, bushy

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