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Sun Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus Seeds for Garden Planting

Sun Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus Seeds for Garden Planting

$54.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

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

Soil: Use well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.

Sowing: Sow seeds shallowly; light helps germination.





How to Grow

Light: Full sun to partial shade; foliage may scorch in intense midday sun in dry climates.

Water: Medium; keep consistently moist

Fertilizer: Monthly balanced fertilizer supports foliage growth





Tips

For best color, give bright light but avoid harsh midday sun in hot, low-humidity regions.

Regular watering and rich soil enhance vibrant foliage.


Ideal for combining with other foliage plants in containers or mixed beds.



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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Produces

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Bushy, compact, well-branched

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Grown for foliage

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental foliage plant

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Indoor & Outdoor

About
Sun Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Hybrid foliage plant seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Annual foliage plant (Coleus)

Premium Sun Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus is an ornamental plant valued for its richly colored and contrasting foliage. Leaves display a deep chocolate-brown backdrop with vibrant cherry-pink centers and crisp green edges, offering striking visual appeal in gardens and containers. This sun-tolerant coleus thrives in a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade and adapts well to landscapes, borders, and patio plantings. It’s a fast-growing, low-maintenance annual ideal for adding bold, decorative interest.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring to Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

30–45 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 10–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

20–30 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000151923

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus different from flowering garden plants?

It is primarily grown for its richly colored ornamental foliage rather than its flowers.

Will the leaves display more than one color?

Yes, the foliage typically develops contrasting shades of chocolate, burgundy, cherry red, and green.

Can this Coleus brighten shaded patios and garden beds?

Yes, its colorful foliage adds lasting interest to partially shaded borders and containers.

Does pinching the growing tips encourage bushier plants?

Yes, regular pinching helps develop a fuller and more compact growth habit.

Can Chocolate Covered Cherry Coleus be grown in decorative containers?

Yes, it performs well in pots, patio planters, and window boxes.

Will the foliage remain attractive throughout the growing season?

Yes, healthy plants provide continuous ornamental color from spring until cooler weather.