Coleus 'Hot Embers'

Solenostemon scutellarioides

How to grow Coleus 'Hot Embers'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Hot Embers likes a position of partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Hot Embers is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors.

Growing Hot Embers from seed

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

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

Transplanting Hot Embers

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

Harvesting Hot Embers