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Coleus 'Rainbow Mix'

Solenostemon scutellarioides

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'Rainbow Mix' is a Coleus variety in the Solenostemon genus with a scientific name of Solenostemon scutellarioides. Rainbow Mix is a heirloom variety.

Coleous are grown for their foliage with colors in pink, red, orange, brown, green, white, or yellow as well as combinations thereto.

This variety is an Ornamental that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Rainbow Mix is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.24 feet (that's 38.0 cm in metric) with a ground cover-like habit.

Rainbow Mix Coleus is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Coleus 'Rainbow Mix' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Coleus 'Rainbow Mix'

Partial Sun
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High

When seedlings reach 6 in. tall, pinch tip to force side branching. When branches are 6 in. pinch to make plants full.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Rainbow Mix is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Rainbow Mix are Zone 10 and Zone 11.

Growing Rainbow Mix from seed

Since these seeds need light to germinate, just press them gently on the growing medium. Place the container away from direct sunlight. Water with lukewarm water from a spray bottle.

Sow 0.0 inches (0.01 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 65°C / 149°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Rainbow Mix

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

Harvesting Rainbow Mix

Coleus 'Rainbow Mix' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Rainbow Mix exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Rainbow Mix plant. Ornamental
Hardiness Is Rainbow Mix frost hardy? Tender
Mature Height How tall does Rainbow Mix grow? 38.0 cm / 1.24 feet Mature Spread How wide does Rainbow Mix grow? 51.0 cm / 1.66 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Rainbow Mix grow best in? Zone 10 - Zone 11
Sun How much sunlight does Rainbow Mix need to grow? Partial Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Rainbow Mix require? High
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Rainbow Mix need in order to germinate? 65°C / 149°F to 85°C / 185°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Rainbow Mix in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Rainbow Mix seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Rainbow Mix? 0.01 cm / 0.0 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Rainbow Mix 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
Edible? Is Rainbow Mix edible? non-edible

How long does Rainbow Mix take to grow?

These estimates for how long Coleus 'Rainbow Mix' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Rainbow Mix to germinate? 11 days Average 11 days | Min 4 days | Max 27 days (34)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Rainbow Mix? + 48 days Average 48 days | Min 21 days | Max 60 days (10)
Days to Maturity How long until Rainbow Mix is ready for harvest / bloom? + 45 days Average 45 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Rainbow Mix? = 104 days

When should I sow Rainbow Mix?

Folia's when to plant Coleus 'Rainbow Mix' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Coleus 'Rainbow Mix' Reviews

02 Mar 2013

Kevalsha's Coleus was Reviewed day 647

My coleous are overwintering still in my green house. In about two weeks they will be taken outdoors.

2 stars
12 Mar 2012

Kevalsha's Coleus was Reviewed day 292

Some of my coleous plants were transplanted to the front but their colors are not as bright as when planted in partial shade. Most of the rest will be transplanted under the trees in the back garden. They want to go to seed so I guess I will let some of

3 stars

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