Coleus Wizard Select Mix Seed
Best colorful foliage for gardeners seeking compact, low-maintenance seasonal displays.
Elevate your garden with the Coleus Wizard Select Mix Seed, an annual variety celebrated for its superior performance. These seeds yield dwarf plants with basal branching, showcasing a vibrant mix of oval to heart-shaped leaves in colors like Coral Sunrise, Scarlet, and Velvet Red. Boasting a high germination rate and excellent viability, these seeds are perfect for early indoor starting. They grow vigorously, promising a stunning display throughout the season and may benefit from occasional deadheading to maintain their shape.
$5.04
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4.8
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Category Rank
3
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#3 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Plant Type
Annual
/ Annual
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, multi-colored foliage displays
- Container gardeners needing tidy, uniform plant shapes
- Budget-conscious growers producing plants in large quantities
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with only full-sun planting locations
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, hands-off plants
- Indoor gardeners struggling with frequent pest infestations
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
High viability ensures consistent sprout rates for successful indoor starts.
Growth Habit
Basal branching creates a dense, full structure without needing extra pinching.
Visual Impact
Vibrant foliage colors provide a high-contrast display throughout the growing season.
Maintenance Ease
Occasional deadheading keeps these dwarf plants looking sharp and well-shaped.
Climate Adaptability
Requires specific temperature ranges to reach peak performance during early development.
Space Efficiency
Compact dwarf stature fits perfectly in containers or tight garden borders.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Height
12-14 inches
Plant Spread
10-14 inches
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-75°F
Grow on Temperature Day
70-75°F
Grow on Temperature Night
60-65°F
Days to Germination
10
Seed Style
Untreated
Features
- Produces dwarf plants with basal branching
- Vibrant mixture of leaf colors
- High germination rate
- Vigorous growth habit
- Suitable for early indoor starting
- Maintains viability well
- Superior garden performance
- Dwarf, basal branching habit
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the Coleus Wizard Select Mix for its exceptional reliability and vibrant results. A key highlight is the consistently high germination rate, ensuring strong viability across the board. Users delight in the stunning, diverse color palette that produces long lasting foliage perfect for brightening shady spots and containers. The plants exhibit a vigorous growth habit, making them easy to establish and maintain throughout the season. This mix offers dependable performance and excellent value, delivering professional looking annual foliage with minimal effort. It is a staple purchase for those seeking consistent, high impact results.
Know before you buy
Yes, these seeds are excellent for early indoor starting. They have a high germination rate and perform well when given a head start before the last frost.
The Wizard Select Mix is a dwarf variety, typically reaching a height of 12 to 14 inches with a spread of 10 to 14 inches. Their compact, basal-branching habit makes them ideal for containers or the front of garden beds.
For the best results, maintain a soil temperature between 70°F and 75°F. At this temperature, you can expect germination in approximately 10 days.
While they grow vigorously on their own, occasional deadheading can help the plants maintain their shape and encourage a fuller, more attractive appearance.
No, these are untreated seeds, making them a great choice for gardeners who prefer to avoid chemical coatings.
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