Dark Dramatic Foliage
Produces richly colored foliage in deep burgundy to purple tones that adds contrast to ornamental garden displays.
Black Dragon Coleus Seeds for Sale
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Product description
Black Dragon Coleus Seeds
Black Dragon Coleus is an ornamental foliage plant valued for its dramatic dark burgundy to deep purple leaves, often featuring ruffled edges and contrasting green margins. This decorative coleus can add rich color and texture to flower beds, borders, patio containers, and shaded garden spaces. It grows well in warm conditions with suitable light, fertile soil, and consistent moisture, making it an attractive choice for ornamental gardens and container displays.
Dark Ornamental Foliage
Burgundy-Purple Leaves
Decorative Garden Plant
Container Gardening
Key Features
Distinctive Leaf Shape
Features decorative leaves with ruffled or scalloped edges that contribute texture and visual interest.
Garden and Container Appeal
Suitable for decorative pots, patio planters, garden borders, and mixed ornamental planting arrangements.
Warm-Season Growth
Develops best in warm conditions with suitable light, moisture, and well-drained growing medium.
Product Highlights
Deep burgundy to purple foliage
Decorative ruffled leaf edges
Striking ornamental appearance
Suitable for patio containers
Adds contrast to garden beds
Useful for mixed foliage displays
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Benefits from consistent moisture
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Coleus scutellarioides |
| Common Name | Black Dragon Coleus; Coleus |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Foliage Plant Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy ornamental herb |
| Foliage Color | Dark burgundy to deep purple; coloration varies with growing conditions |
| Flower Color | May produce small flower spikes; color can vary |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual outdoors in cooler climates; perennial in frost-free conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or warm growing season, according to local climate |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors or sow in a suitable protected growing environment |
| Germination Time | Often about 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–75°F (21–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Partial shade to bright indirect light; some cultivars tolerate gentle morning sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil or potting mix |
| Watering | Keep soil evenly moist without prolonged waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Varies by cultivar and growing conditions; confirm for the supplied variety |
| Plant Spacing | Allow sufficient room for mature foliage and airflow; follow cultivar-specific guidance |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Use a clean seed-starting tray and a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix. Coleus seeds are small, so handle them carefully when sowing.
Use a clean seed-starting tray and a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix. Coleus seeds are small, so handle them carefully when sowing.
Step 2: Sow and Maintain Warmth
Sow the seeds on the surface of the growing medium or cover only very lightly, following the supplier's instructions. Maintain warmth and gentle moisture during germination.
Sow the seeds on the surface of the growing medium or cover only very lightly, following the supplier's instructions. Maintain warmth and gentle moisture during germination.
Step 3: Provide Suitable Light
Place the seed tray in a bright location with suitable light. Avoid letting the growing medium dry out while seedlings are establishing.
Place the seed tray in a bright location with suitable light. Avoid letting the growing medium dry out while seedlings are establishing.
Step 4: Transplant Seedlings
Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them carefully into individual pots or prepared garden areas. Choose a location with suitable light and well-drained soil.
Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them carefully into individual pots or prepared garden areas. Choose a location with suitable light and well-drained soil.
Step 5: Encourage Bushy Growth
Water consistently and pinch growing tips when appropriate to encourage branching. Protect the plants from frost and excessive heat or direct afternoon sun when necessary.
Water consistently and pinch growing tips when appropriate to encourage branching. Protect the plants from frost and excessive heat or direct afternoon sun when necessary.
Add Dramatic Color with Black Dragon Coleus
Black Dragon Coleus brings rich, dark foliage and distinctive leaf texture to ornamental gardens, patio containers, and shaded landscape displays. With suitable warmth, light, moisture, and routine care, this decorative foliage plant can create striking contrast among other garden plants. Confirm the cultivar identity and seed characteristics with your supplier before listing specific claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about growing Black Dragon Coleus from seeds, maintaining dark foliage, and choosing suitable light.
How do you grow Black Dragon Coleus from seeds?
Start the seeds in a fine, moist seed-starting mix in a warm location. Because coleus seeds are small, follow the supplier's sowing-depth instructions and avoid covering them too deeply. Provide suitable light and moisture during germination, then transplant seedlings once they are strong enough to handle.
How can you maintain the dark purple leaves of Black Dragon Coleus?
Provide appropriate light for the cultivar, consistent moisture, and fertile, well-drained soil. Coleus foliage color can vary with light intensity, temperature, and growing conditions. Bright indirect light or gentle morning sun may be suitable, while harsh afternoon sun can damage leaves in hot climates.
Can Black Dragon Coleus grow indoors in pots?
Coleus can grow indoors in containers when provided with bright indirect light, a suitable pot with drainage holes, and consistent moisture. Avoid overwatering and place the plant away from cold drafts. Growth and foliage color depend on the available light and indoor conditions.