Coleus Premium Sun Coral Candy Seed
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners seeking vibrant, compact container foliage.
Discover the Coleus Premium Sun Coral Candy Seed, a revolutionary AAS Winner and the first seed-grown coleus to earn this prestigious designation. This annual variety showcases unique, multicolored foliage on a compact, mounded plant. Its narrow, serrated leaves gracefully drape, creating a visually stunning effect. Known for its ease of germination, this hybrid thrives in partial sun or shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens and containers. It typically reaches a height of 10-16 inches with an 8-12 inch spread, offering vibrant color throughout the season.
$11.26
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
3177
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#3177 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+6%
Above average
Soil Temperature
7075
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color for sunny landscape spots
- Designers wanting eye-catching foliage for season-long visual interest
- Professional growers needing reliable and uniform germination rates
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring plants that require minimal pruning
- Busy homeowners unable to provide consistent daily watering
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for inexpensive standard seed varieties
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
AAS Winner status guarantees consistent, high-quality sprouting for home gardeners.
Foliage Aesthetics
Unique serrated leaves provide a sophisticated, multicolored texture for any landscape.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to both container gardening and traditional garden bed layouts.
Growth Habit
Compact, mounded structure prevents leggy growth in smaller garden spaces.
Sun Tolerance
Thrives in partial sun, offering flexibility for varied light conditions.
Ease of Handling
Pelleted seed form simplifies sowing and ensures precise placement during planting.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Lighting
Don't Cover Seed
Germination Days
10-20 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
70-75°F
Grow on Temperature Night
60-65°F
Plant Spread
8-12 inches
Plant Height
10-16 inches
Plant Type
Annual Flower
Features
- First seed coleus with AAS Winner designation
- Unique, multicolored foliage
- Compact, mounded plant habit
- Gracefully draping serrated leaves
- Easy germination reported
- Thrives in partial sun/shade
- Hybrid variety
- Annual life cycle
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Coleus Premium Sun Coral Candy Seed for its exceptional sun tolerance and vibrant color reliability. Gardeners report high germination success, noting the mature plants deliver striking, non-fading coral, pink, and red hues even under intense sunlight. This consistent performance in full sun sets it apart from varieties that typically scorch or dull. Users appreciate the robust growth habit, finding the resulting plants easy to manage and quick to establish. While the initial cost is slightly higher, the superior quality and dependable, high-impact color make this variety an excellent value for sunny borders and containers. It is highly regarded for delivering on its promise of reliable, sun-loving foliage.
Know before you buy
Coral Candy is the first seed-grown coleus to earn an All-America Selections (AAS) winner designation. It is specifically bred for its unique, narrow, serrated foliage and a compact, mounded habit that performs reliably from seed.
No, do not cover the seeds. These pelleted seeds require light to germinate, so they should be pressed firmly into the surface of your starting medium.
While this variety is versatile, it performs best in partial sun or shade. If you live in a region with intense heat, ensure they receive protection from the harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Under optimal conditions with a soil temperature between 70-75°F, you can expect germination to occur within 10 to 20 days.
Since these plants reach a spread of 8-12 inches, you should space them about 10 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and to showcase their mounded, draping habit.
Coral Candy is an annual variety. It is designed to provide vibrant foliage color throughout a single growing season and will not survive frost or freezing temperatures.
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