Catch the mystical allure of painted nettle with Thompson & Morgan Coleus Palisandra Seeds. These seeds stays fresh all year, bringing a dramatic touch to patio pots, exotic gardens or conservatories. Coleus 'palisandra' seeds are easy to grow and low maintenance, thriving in sun or semi shade and reaching up to 45cm tall and wide. Supplied with detailed growing instructions, you'll find sowing and caring for these tender perennials a simple pleasure, whether indoors or outdoors. How to grow: sow at any time of the year on the surface of a good seed compost but do not cover with compost. Sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful. Do not exclude light. Germination takes 10-20 days at 20-30°C (70-85F). When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots and finally 15cm (6in) pots. In the home, grow in a well lit spot, in the greenhouse provide a little shade. Remove the flower spikes as they will weaken the plant.
