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Coleus Giant Exhibition Palisandra Seeds - Deep Purple-Black Foliage

Coleus Giant Exhibition Palisandra Seeds - Deep Purple-Black Foliage

$16.89 USD
$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Timing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.


Soil: Use well-drained, nutrient-rich garden soil or potting mix.


Light: Best grown in partial to full shade to preserve foliage color and vigor.

How to Grow

Provide partial to full shade conditions to maintain rich foliage color.

Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

•Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Tips

Coleus foliage is the main attraction — remove flower spikes if you want fuller leaf displays.

Ideal for shady borders, patio containers, and tropical garden themes.

• Combine with lighter-colored plants to accentuate the dark foliage contrast.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

upright

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

lush foliage plant

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Primarily grown for foliage

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental foliage.

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

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Coleus Giant Exhibition Palisandra Seeds - Deep Purple-Black Foliage

Coleus Giant Exhibition Palisandra is a stunning ornamental foliage plant prized for its large, velvety leaves in dramatic deep purple to nearly black tones. A member of the Giant Exhibition coleus series, Palisandra creates bold visual contrast in shade or partial shade garden beds, borders, and containers. Its tropical appearance and lush, upright habit add richness and depth to outdoor spaces, making it perfect for gardeners who want striking color without relying on blooms. Palisandra is low-maintenance, heat-tolerant, and ideal for adding texture and bold tone to landscapes and mixed plantings.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring / Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

50–60 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Partial to Full Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Tender annual

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface / Light cover

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

nutrient-rich soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Giant Exhibition Palisandra different from flowering Coleus?

It is primarily grown for its dramatic deep purple to black foliage rather than its flowers.

Can this Coleus create contrast in mixed plantings?

Yes, the dark foliage provides striking contrast with green and brightly colored plants.

Will the foliage remain colorful throughout the season?

Yes, healthy plants maintain their rich foliage color during the growing season.

Can this Coleus be grown in decorative containers?

Yes, it performs well in containers, patio planters, and shaded garden beds.

Does pinching the growing tips encourage bushier plants?

Yes, regular pinching promotes fuller and more compact growth.

Can Giant Exhibition Palisandra be combined with colorful annuals?

Yes, it pairs beautifully with bright flowering plants for bold landscape displays.