Add a burst of color with vibrant Rainbow Coleus plants. These colorful beauties are easy and fast to grow from seed, making for the perfect beginner-friendly gardening project. Instructions: We recommend using the following to sow the seeds: 12 Cavity Greenhouse or Planter with Humidity Dome Soil Pellets or Soil Pods Liquid Fertilizer Keep Coleus shaded if it's outside during the summer, and water as soon as the top of soil starts to dry out. (Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide) These seeds are for the 2026 growing season. About the seeds: difficulty beginner | intermediate | advanced germination time 7-14 days depth 1/4” spacing 2-3 seeds per soil pod or planter, thin to 9" apart recommended planter 4"-9" planter or shady garden bed time to maturity 84-91 days seed prep pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none method greenhouse | paper towel method temperature 70F - 85F About the Plants: description creeping shrub with dense colorful leaves with patterns of pinks, greens, yellows and reds. difficulty beginner | intermediate | advanced growth speed slow | medium | fast size of plant 12”-15” tall and 9"-12" wide light full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights soil well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix temperature warm | cool pet-friendly cats | dogs | no pests no serious pests, look out for aphids or whitefly. fertilization heavy | moderate | light