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Coleus Seeds - Kong Empire Mix

Heat tolerant annual for indoor or outdoor gardens

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Hanging Basket Friendly

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Solenostemon scutellarioides

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Shade
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 to 20 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Kong Series

COLOR

  • Green
  • Pink

Kong Empire Mix Coleus is without a doubt the go-to foliage plant for your shade garden. Large, sawtooth-edged leaves feature bold burgundy and bronze hearts with verdant edges. Known for their robust growth and striking leaf patterns, coleus plants are the perfect choice to fill any holes or shady areas in your garden, and they make great houseplants too! Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance, Coleus Kong Empire Mix appeals to novice and experienced gardeners alike with its lush foliage.

  • • Grows up to 22 inches tall, ideal for small spaces
  • • Perfect for borders, containers, and garden beds
  • • Prefers partial to full shade for best color development

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 15 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 15 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Coleus Blumei Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Coleus Seeds - Kong Empire Mix FAQs

    Is Kong Empire Mix Coleus resistant to animals or disease?

    Kong Empire Mix Coleus is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.7 / 5 from 3 reviews.

    I live in 5b and I wish I would have started these in January, they are still SO tiny, i'm not sure i will be able to use them this year. But they are growing well and the colors are starting to come out which is fun!

    Mallory 5/5 Verified

    Coleus Seeds - Kong Empire Mix

    None of these seeds germinated. Very disappointing.

    Susan C. 1/5 Verified

    Coleus Seeds - Kong Empire Mix

    Store owner replied: Hello Susan C. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

    These sprouted well, though still quite small. Look forward to the colorful foliage.

    Sharon P. 5/5 Verified

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