Coleus Kong Empire Mix Seeds

Coleus Kong Empire Mix Seeds produce huge leaves in bold, multi-coloured combinations. Their vigorous, mounded growth brings strong foliage impact to shaded landscapes and large containers.

Ready to grow Coleus Kong Empire Mix from seed? Follow our step-by-step Coleus Grow Guide for sowing, germination, regional timing and ongoing foliage-care advice.

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Frost-tender foliage perennial, usually grown as a warm-season annual
• Scientific Name: Coleus scutellarioides (breeder synonym Solenostemon scutellarioides)
• Seed Form: Pelleted seed
• Pretreatment: Keep pellet intact; do not crush, peel, soak or scarify
• General Sowing Time: Spring/Summer
• Position: Full shade preferred; protected partial sun only; avoid dry, intense sun
• Sow Depth/Light: Place on the surface, press for contact and apply only a light, translucent dusting of fine vermiculite. Stage 1 light is optional; do not bury beneath dense seedling mix.
• Temperature: 22–24°C
• Spacing: 38–61 cm
• Germination: The packet window is 7–14 days. Under controlled conditions the breeder records 4–5 days from 50% to maximum germination; this is not total time from sowing.
• Height: 46–51 cm
• Width: 38–46 cm
• Growth Form: Mounded/upright with very large leaves

Why Grow This Variety

• Huge multi-coloured leaves create a dramatic focal point.
• Full-shade performance brightens low-light garden areas.
• Well-branched, mounded growth fills larger spaces.
• Plants suit full-shade outdoor displays or bright indirect indoor light.

Garden Uses

Use Kong Empire Mix in shaded landscape beds, large containers or bright indoor displays where its oversized foliage can provide lush colour.

Growing Notes

• Sow during spring/summer.
• Sow one intact pellet per cell. Do not crush, peel, soak or scarify it; mist thoroughly so the pellet and surrounding medium are fully moist.
• Maintain 22–24°C and keep the medium evenly medium-wet, never saturated, until emergence.
• The packet window is 7–14 days. Under controlled conditions the breeder records 4–5 days from 50% to maximum germination; this is not total time from sowing.
• Final position: Full shade preferred; protected partial sun only; avoid dry, intense sun

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