Multicolored Leaves
Produces attractive green foliage with burgundy-red and cream-colored markings that create a distinctive mosaic appearance.
Wizard Mosaic Coleus Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Wizard Mosaic Coleus Seeds
Wizard Mosaic Coleus, scientifically known as Solenostemon scutellarioides, is an ornamental foliage plant admired for its bright green leaves decorated with burgundy-red and cream-colored markings. This compact, branching variety develops an upright, mounded growth habit and adds colorful foliage to garden borders, containers, patio planters, and indoor displays. It grows well in partial shade and filtered sunlight, making it suitable for gardens that need attractive foliage throughout the growing season.
Wizard Mosaic Coleus
Colorful Foliage
Ornamental Plant
Shade Garden Plant
Key Features
Compact Growth Habit
Develops a naturally branching, upright, and mounded form suitable for containers, borders, and smaller garden spaces.
Shade Tolerant
Performs well in shaded locations and partial sunlight. Some gentle morning sunlight can help maintain attractive foliage coloration.
Decorative Garden Foliage
Provides colorful foliage interest from late spring through autumn and works well in mixed planters and ornamental landscape displays.
Product Highlights
Green leaves with burgundy-red markings
Distinctive cream-colored leaf patterns
Compact and upright growth habit
Naturally branching plants
Suitable for partial shade
Ideal for decorative containers
Suitable for indoor and outdoor displays
Long-lasting seasonal foliage interest
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Solenostemon scutellarioides |
| Common Name | Wizard Mosaic Coleus; Painted Nettle |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Foliage Plant Seeds |
| Variety | Wizard Mosaic |
| Plant Type | Tender Perennial, Commonly Grown as an Annual |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Upright, Mounded, and Branching |
| Foliage Color | Green with Burgundy-Red and Cream Markings |
| Flower Color | Small, Inconspicuous Flowers |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 10–11 as a tender perennial; grown as an annual in cooler regions |
| Planting Season | Spring, after the danger of frost has passed |
| Growing Season | Late Spring through Autumn |
| Sowing Season | Late Winter to Spring, indoors before outdoor planting |
| Sowing Months | January–April, depending on local climate |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–21 days |
| Germination Temperature | 20–25°C (68–77°F) |
| Seed Covering | Surface sow or cover very lightly with fine growing medium |
| Sunlight Requirements | Shade to Partial Sunlight |
| Soil Requirements | Loose, fertile, organic-rich, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Approximately 6.0–7.0 |
| Watering | Moderate and regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Height | 30–36 cm (12–14 inches) |
| Mature Plant Width | 25–30 cm (10–12 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 25–36 cm (10–14 inches) |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Choose a clean seed-starting tray and prepare a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix. Wizard Mosaic Coleus seeds are small, so handle them carefully during sowing.
Choose a clean seed-starting tray and prepare a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix. Wizard Mosaic Coleus seeds are small, so handle them carefully during sowing.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the seeds evenly over the surface of the growing medium. Press them gently into the soil or cover them with a very thin layer of fine vermiculite. Avoid burying the seeds deeply.
Scatter the seeds evenly over the surface of the growing medium. Press them gently into the soil or cover them with a very thin layer of fine vermiculite. Avoid burying the seeds deeply.
Step 3: Maintain Warmth and Moisture
Keep the seed tray in a warm location at approximately 20–25°C (68–77°F). Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the growing medium. Germination generally takes around 7–21 days.
Keep the seed tray in a warm location at approximately 20–25°C (68–77°F). Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the growing medium. Germination generally takes around 7–21 days.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots. Allow them to establish before moving them outdoors after frost danger has passed.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots. Allow them to establish before moving them outdoors after frost danger has passed.
Step 5: Provide Suitable Growing Conditions
Place established plants in partial shade or filtered sunlight. Water regularly and use fertile, well-drained soil. Remove developing flower spikes if you prefer to maintain foliage-focused growth.
Place established plants in partial shade or filtered sunlight. Water regularly and use fertile, well-drained soil. Remove developing flower spikes if you prefer to maintain foliage-focused growth.
Add Colorful Foliage with Wizard Mosaic Coleus
Wizard Mosaic Coleus brings a distinctive combination of green, burgundy-red, and cream-colored foliage to ornamental gardens and container displays. Its compact branching habit makes it suitable for borders, patio planters, and indoor growing spaces with adequate light. Provide warm temperatures, consistent moisture, and partial shade to support healthy foliage development throughout the growing season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Wizard Mosaic Coleus seed germination, colorful foliage, and growing conditions.
How do you grow Wizard Mosaic Coleus from seeds?
Start Wizard Mosaic Coleus seeds indoors in a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix. Scatter the small seeds over the soil surface and press them gently into the growing medium. Maintain temperatures around 20–25°C (68–77°F) and keep the medium consistently moist. Germination generally takes 7–21 days. Transplant established seedlings into individual pots before moving them outdoors after the last frost.
What colors are the leaves of Wizard Mosaic Coleus?
Wizard Mosaic Coleus is recognized for its green leaves decorated with burgundy-red and cream-colored markings. These contrasting patterns create a mosaic appearance across the foliage. Suitable light, growing temperatures, and consistent plant care help maintain attractive leaf coloration.
Can Wizard Mosaic Coleus grow indoors as a houseplant?
Yes, Wizard Mosaic Coleus can be grown indoors in a container near a bright window with indirect light or gentle morning sunlight. Use a well-drained potting mix and a container with drainage holes. Water when the soil surface begins to dry, and avoid prolonged exposure to cold temperatures or strong afternoon sun.