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Blue-White Coleus - Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Blue-White' Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Herbaceous Perennial (often grown as an annual)

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Blue-White Coleus - Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Blue-White' Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Herbaceous Perennial (often grown as an annual)

Perennial (often grown as an annual in most climates)

Partial Shade to Full Shade

Full description: The Blue-White Coleus is a captivating and vibrant variety known for its striking foliage, featuring intricate patterns of deep blues, creamy whites, and often touches of green. This heirloom plant offers an explosion of color and texture, making it an ideal choice for brightening up shady garden beds, containers, or even as an eye-catching indoor plant. Unlike many plants grown for their flowers, Coleus is celebrated for its stunning leaves, which provide continuous visual interest throughout the growing season. It's a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow plant that thrives in shadier conditions where other colorful plants might struggle.

Full Growing information from seed:

  • When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last expected frost. For outdoor planting, ensure all danger of frost has passed and night temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).

  • Seed Starting: Sow seeds thinly on the surface of a sterile seed-starting mix. Do not cover the seeds with soil as they require light to germinate.

  • Germination: Keep the soil consistently moist (but not waterlogged) and maintain a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F). Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days.

  • Lighting: Provide bright, indirect light for seedlings. Once germinated, strong light is crucial to prevent leggy growth.

  • Transplanting: When seedlings have developed a few sets of true leaves, carefully transplant them into individual pots.

  • Hardening Off: Before planting outdoors, gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days.

  • Soil: Prefers well-draining, rich, and consistently moist soil.

  • Sunlight: Thrives in partial to full shade. Direct morning sun is usually tolerated, but intense afternoon sun can scorch the leaves and cause colors to fade.

  • Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart, depending on the mature size of the variety.

  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist. Coleus does not like to dry out completely.

  • Pinching: Pinch back the growing tips of young plants to encourage bushier growth and prevent leggy stems. Pinch off any flower spikes that appear, as flowering can reduce the vibrancy of the foliage.

  • Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season, especially for container-grown plants.

  • Pests: Generally pest-resistant, but watch for aphids or spider mites, especially if grown indoors.

No, cold stratification is not required.

Seed count: 5