A favorite annual for shady gardens, grown for its showy, painted leaves. Features colorful plants in splashy patterns of red, pink, and yellow-green.
SKU: 142181
Growing Information
Safe for Bees
Grows Best In:
Partial Sun|Shade
Days to Germination:
12 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Best Container Size:
12"+
Growing Height:
30 cm (12")
Key Features
Plant Type: Foliage/Flower
Botanical Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides
Fill Weight (grams): 0.1
Approximate Seed Count: 350-375
Planting Method: Start Indoors
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Color: Red, pink, and yellow green
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Harvest/Bloom Season: Foliage
Instructions
Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost.
Planting Depth: Surface
Seed Spacing: 6 mm (1/4")
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.