Coleus 'Kong Red'

Solenostemon scutellarioides

How to grow Coleus 'Kong Red'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Kong Red is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors.

Growing Kong Red from seed

Ensure a distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.0 inches (0.01 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 65°C / 149°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Kong Red about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Kong Red

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Kong Red is a tender plant.

Harvesting Kong Red