Coleus Chocolate Mint Seed
Best foliage choice for gardeners seeking high-contrast container and landscape accents.
Elevate your garden with Coleus Chocolate Mint Seed, offering a striking display of deep chocolate leaves edged in mint green. This variety thrives in shade but can adapt to full sun with sufficient humidity, prioritizing its vibrant foliage over late blooms. The pelleted seeds ensure easy handling and precise planting, making them perfect for adding unique decorative accents to containers, landscapes, and garden beds. Each packet contains 100 untreated seeds, ready to introduce captivating color and contrast to your outdoor spaces.
$29.37
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
78
/ 1801
#78 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
+56%
Above average
Form
PELLETED
/ PELLETED
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast, eye-catching foliage for their landscape
- Homeowners looking to brighten dark, shaded garden corners
- Budget-conscious landscapers needing many plants for mass displays
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with only full-sun planting locations available
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting plants that require minimal pruning
- Novice growers intimidated by delicate, fine-seed germination
Performance breakdown
Handling Ease
Pelleted seeds make precise planting simple for gardeners of all levels.
Foliage Impact
Striking color contrast provides high-end visual interest for any landscape.
Environmental Versatility
Adapts well to shade or sun when humidity levels are managed.
Germination Reliability
Untreated seeds offer consistent growth when soil temperatures are properly maintained.
Growth Predictability
Uniform height and spread ensure a tidy, professional look in containers.
Maintenance Requirements
Late blooming habit keeps the focus on lush, vibrant leaf displays.
Key Specs
Form
PELLETED
Treatment
UNTREATED
Quantity
100 seeds
Soil Temperature
70-75°F for germination
Germination Lighting
Do not cover seed
Plant Spread
10-12"
Plant Height
14-20"
Plant Type
Annual
Features
- Rich chocolate leaves with mint green edges
- Adaptable to full sun with high humidity
- Focuses on stunning foliage display
- Suitable for containers and landscapes
- Flowers late, prioritizing leaf color
- Pelleted seeds for easier handling
- Stunning foliage color contrast
- Versatile growing conditions
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the Coleus Chocolate Mint Seed for its exceptional quality and striking aesthetic appeal. Customers report very high germination success, confirming the seeds' excellent viability. The primary delight is the plant's appearance: a rich chocolate burgundy contrasted beautifully with vibrant mint green edges, making it a standout in various settings. Reviewers consistently note the plant's vigor and robust growth, maintaining its stunning coloration throughout the summer without fading. This variety proves to be a reliable performer, offering sophisticated texture and color contrast that satisfies both new and experienced growers. The resulting healthy, beautiful plants consistently justify the purchase, leading to strong satisfaction.
Know before you buy
No, do not cover the seeds. They require light to germinate, so simply press them firmly into the surface of your seed-starting mix.
While they thrive in shade, this variety is adaptable to full sun provided the environment has high humidity. If you live in a dry climate, it is best to keep them in a shaded or partially shaded area to prevent leaf scorch.
Pelleted seeds are coated in a clay-based material that makes them larger and easier to handle. This allows for more precise spacing and prevents you from accidentally dropping multiple tiny seeds in one spot.
They do bloom, but they flower very late in the season. The plant is specifically bred to prioritize its vibrant chocolate and mint foliage over flower production, ensuring your display remains colorful throughout the growing season.
Since these plants have a spread of 10 to 12 inches, you should space them about 12 inches apart in garden beds or landscapes to allow for proper airflow and growth.
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