Coleus 'Kong Mosaic'

Solenostemon scutellarioides

How to grow Coleus 'Kong Mosaic'

  • Full Shade

  • High

Keep in mind when planting that Kong Mosaic is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. A soil ph of between 5.6 and 7.5 is ideal for Kong Mosaic as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Kong Mosaic from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.0 inches (0.01 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Coleus plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 65°C / 149°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Kong Mosaic

As Kong Mosaic is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Kong Mosaic

Other Names for Coleus 'Kong Mosaic'

Flame nettle, painted nettle