Harris Seeds Coleus Wizard Seed
Best vibrant foliage for gardeners seeking compact, low-maintenance landscape color.
These seeds deliver a high-impact, deep red foliage that stays remarkably tidy thanks to a naturally compact, non-stretching habit. You sacrifice the wild, sprawling look of traditional coleus, but you gain a reliable, architectural plant that maintains its shape without constant pinching.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact color for shaded landscape focal points
- Urban dwellers needing reliable greenery for low-light patio containers
- Designers preferring tidy, predictable plant shapes for formal garden beds
Who should skip it
- Novice gardeners lacking experience with delicate, light-dependent seed starting
- Budget-conscious growers wanting permanent, year-round landscape perennials
- Homeowners with gardens exposed to intense, direct afternoon sunlight
Performance breakdown
Growth Habit
Dwarf branching structure prevents leggy stems for a consistently full look.
Visual Impact
Deep red, heart-shaped foliage provides high-contrast color for any garden bed.
Germination Reliability
Consistent performance when soil temperatures are maintained within the specified range.
Production Efficiency
Predictable finish times make scheduling easy for both home and commercial growers.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives in full sun while maintaining structural integrity throughout the season.
Seed Longevity
Excellent pack quality ensures high viability for long-term storage and use.
Key Specs
Plant name
Coleus Wizard Velvet Red
Plant lifecycle
Annual
Light needs
Full Sun
Weeks to Finish
8 - 16 weeks
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-75°F
Plant Height
12-14 inches
Plant Spread
10 - 14 inches
USDA hardiness zone
Zone 3
Seed count
500
Planting season
Spring
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