Coleus Watermelon Seed
Best vibrant foliage choice for sun-loving container and landscape gardeners.
Brighten your garden with Coleus Watermelon Seed from Harris Seeds. This annual flower variety showcases a distinctive pattern of vibrant pink centers with lime-green edges. It's highly adaptable, tolerating full sun better than many coleus types, though partial shade is advised in drier climates to prevent leaf scorching. Perfect for containers and landscaping, its late flowering ensures the focus stays on its stunning foliage. Each packet contains 100 pelleted, untreated seeds, ready to add a burst of color to your outdoor space.
$26.89
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1034
/ 1828
#1034 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
+43%
Above average
Size
100
/ seeds
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color for shaded landscape spots
- Homeowners needing bright foliage for low-light indoor areas
- Budget-conscious gardeners planning large-scale seasonal plantings
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cooler climates with short growing seasons
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting hands-off plant care
- Impatient growers looking for quick, direct-sow results
Performance breakdown
Sun Tolerance
Handles direct sunlight better than most traditional shade-loving coleus varieties.
Visual Impact
The vibrant pink and lime-green contrast creates an immediate focal point.
Ease of Handling
Pelleted seeds make sowing small, delicate varieties significantly more manageable.
Foliage Longevity
Late-flowering habit keeps the focus on lush, colorful leaves all season.
Versatility
Performs equally well in decorative containers or as a landscape border.
Germination Reliability
Standard temperature requirements ensure consistent growth for most home gardeners.
Key Specs
Size
100 seeds
Form
PELLETED
Style
UNTREATED
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Days
10-20 Days
Plant Spread
18-22"
Plant Height
20-32"
Plant Type
Annual
Features
- Striking pink and lime-green foliage
- Tolerates sunnier conditions
- Ideal for containers
- Focuses on foliage, not flowers
- Adaptable to full sun
- Unique color pattern
- Suitable for landscaping
- Easy to grow annual
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Coleus Watermelon Seed for its exceptional reliability and stunning visual appeal in shaded areas. Satisfaction centers on the high germination rate, ensuring successful starts. The resulting foliage consistently displays the vibrant, true to type watermelon coloration, featuring deep pinks, reds, and green edges that remain strong all season. Reviewers note the plants establish quickly, growing into robust, bushy specimens ideal for various placements. These seeds produce uniform plants, minimizing variability. The consensus is that this variety delivers high impact, dependable color, making it an excellent investment for dramatic foliage displays.
Know before you buy
While this variety is more sun-tolerant than traditional coleus, it still performs best with some protection. In cooler climates, it can handle full sun, but if you live in a hot or dry region, partial shade is recommended to prevent the leaves from scorching.
Pelleted seeds are coated in a clay-based material to make them larger and more uniform in shape. This makes them much easier to handle and space out accurately during planting compared to tiny, dust-like raw seeds.
No, you don't need to worry about deadheading. This variety is specifically bred to be late-flowering, meaning the plant focuses its energy on maintaining its vibrant pink and lime-green foliage rather than producing blooms.
Since these plants reach a spread of 18 to 22 inches, you should space them about 20 inches apart in your garden beds to allow for proper airflow and growth.
To ensure successful germination, keep your seed trays in a warm environment with a soil temperature between 70-75°F. You can expect to see sprouts emerge within 10 to 20 days.
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