The packet contains approximately 15 pelleted seeds of Premium Sun Chocolate Covered Cherry coleus. Pelleting enlarges each very small seed, making it easier to handle and sow individually with greater precision. These are not bare seeds. W.H. Perron and Norseco both identify the formulation as pelleted, and supplier PanAmerican Seed confirms that this variety is supplied in that form. No other treatment, such as fungicide treatment or priming, is stated in the official sources consulted. The product is not presented as organic, so the organic field is marked FALSE. Store the packet in a cool, dry place until sowing. Ideally place one pellet in each cell on pre-moistened growing medium, then cover it lightly rather than burying it deeply.
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Lamiaceae
Ornamental flowers seeds
Premium Sun Chocolate Covered Cherry coleus (Coleus scutellarioides)
Coleus scutellarioides
Chocolate Covered Cherry offers highly contrasting foliage with a rose centre surrounded by deep mahogany and edged with a fine green margin. Its compact, mounded, well-branched habit reaches about 30 to 36 cm tall and 25 to 30 cm wide. The packet contains approximately 15 non-organic pelleted seeds that are easy to place individually. Start indoors 6 to 7 weeks before planting, cover lightly, and maintain 22 to 24°C. This tender annual suits containers, edging, and small beds in sun, partial shade, or bright shade. In dry climates, protect it from scorching sun to prevent foliage damage and preserve its distinctive colour pattern.
Quantity
Approximately 15 seeds per packet
Exposure
Sun, partial shade, or bright shade; protect from scorching sun in dry climates
Difficulty level
Easy to moderate
Discover the plant
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Coleus
Species
scutellarioides
Cultivar
Chocolate Covered Cherry
Type
Non-organic seeds, Treated seeds, coated seeds
Cycle
Perennial
Premium Sun Chocolate Covered Cherry coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) Premium Sun Chocolate Covered Cherry coleus is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 15 seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. Premium Sun Chocolate Covered Cherry The rose centre on each leaf is surrounded by deep mahogany and edged with a thin green margin. Non fading unique colour, this coleus performs well in both shade and sun. A suitable mulch can help stabilize moisture, reduce soil splash, and limit competition from weeds around established plants.
For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Measured care based on the plant’s condition generally supports better balance than unnecessary routine treatments. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth.
Results may vary with weather, sowing date, soil quality, and the number of hours of useful light each day. This approach helps gardeners enjoy the variety’s confirmed qualities without adding more maintenance than the plant requires. For best results, check the growing medium before watering and adjust frequency to the actual conditions around the plant. You can review foliage and new growth each week to notice water stress, slowed development, or damage at an early stage. Good air movement and spacing that follows the product information support steady development throughout the growing season.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
Cover lightly; do not bury deeply
Spacing / density
Space approximately 20 cm apart
Establishment temperature
22 to 24°C
Establishment time
4 to 5 days
Best planting time
Transplant 7 to 10 days after the last frost, once nights are mild
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Use clean trays and a fine, light, well-drained seed-starting mix. Moisten the medium before placing one pelleted seed in each cell so strong watering does not displace the pellet. Cover very lightly and maintain 22 to 24°C. During germination, keep moisture even so the coating dissolves, but do not eliminate air around the seed or allow water to collect beneath the tray. Emergence normally takes 4 to 5 days. As soon as seedlings appear, move them into bright light and provide gentle air circulation. Let the surface begin to dry between waterings while preventing wilt. Begin light feeding after true leaves appear because coleus reacts poorly to high soluble-salt concentrations, especially excessive ammonium. Pinch young plants if they stretch and rotate trays for even growth. Start hardening 7 to 10 days before planting by gradually exposing plants to outdoor wind, sunlight, and temperature, bringing them inside whenever a cold night is forecast. Transplant 7 to 10 days after the last frost, spacing plants approximately 20 cm apart in enriched, well-drained soil. Water immediately after planting and keep moisture consistent while roots become established. Check each cell daily and thin only if more than one seedling appears.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Sun, partial shade, or bright shade; protect from scorching sun in dry climates
Soil pH
pH 5.5 to 5.8 for germination; slightly acidic to neutral afterward
Minimum temperature
Protect below 10°C and from all frost
Watering
Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination so the pellet dissolves fully, but never flood the tray. After emergence, water when the surface begins to lighten or dry slightly. Direct water toward the growing medium instead of the foliage and empty saucers after watering. Containers exposed to wind or sun may need daily checks in summer. Avoid repeated swings between severe drought and saturation, which encourage wilting, leaf drop, and root problems. Reduce watering as temperatures cool, and always assess the actual moisture in the pot rather than following a fixed calendar.
Soil type
Choose rich, loose soil with enough organic matter to hold consistent moisture while draining excess water quickly. A quality all-purpose potting mix works well in containers when the pot has drainage holes. Avoid compact clay, saucers that remain full, and locations where water stands after rain. A pH of 5.5 to 5.8 is recommended during germination; after transplanting, slightly acidic to neutral soil is suitable. Add mature compost to poor soil without creating a heavy or waterlogged mixture, and renew container mix rather than reusing material with an uncertain disease history.
Fertilization
Begin light feeding once seedlings have true leaves. Use a diluted, balanced fertilizer and apply it to medium that is already moist. Coleus is sensitive to high soluble-salt concentrations, particularly excessive ammonium in the earliest stages, so a low regular dose is preferable to a strong occasional application. In containers, watch plant response and reduce feeding if leaf margins burn or white deposits form. Too much nitrogen may produce soft growth and weaken colour contrast. In soil improved with compost, requirements are usually lower. Flush container media occasionally with clear water if fertilizer salts begin to accumulate.
Seasonal care
In spring, start seed indoors 6 to 7 weeks before outdoor planting. Provide seedlings with warmth, bright light, and good air movement, then pinch growing tips once plants are established enough to encourage branching. Begin hardening only when days are mild, and bring trays back inside whenever colder weather threatens. Transplant about 7 to 10 days after the last frost into enriched, well-drained soil. During summer, check moisture regularly, especially in containers. Water before prolonged wilting, empty saucers, and adjust exposure if leaves bleach or scorch in the sun. Rotate pots for balanced growth and pinch overly long stems. Late flower spikes may be removed to maintain denser foliage or retained if you wish to observe visiting pollinators. Inspect leaf undersides for aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, or mealybugs, and isolate an infested plant before treatment. In late summer, take healthy cuttings if you want to preserve the variety. Before cold nights arrive, move plants selected for overwintering indoors, inspect them carefully, and reduce watering as growth slows. In fall, discard plants damaged by frost. Do not compost heavily diseased or infested material. Clean pots and tools before the following season. Keep notes on watering, sun exposure, and pest observations so the location can be improved next season. Discard stagnant drainage water and sanitize propagation trays thoroughly before sowing seeds again.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
At least a 15 to 20 cm pot for one plant; larger for a mixed arrangement
Choose a container at least 15 to 20 cm wide for one plant, with several drainage holes. A larger pot is better for a mixed arrangement and dries more slowly. Fill it with fresh, rich, light potting mix and set the plant at the same depth it occupied in its cell. Water thoroughly after transplanting and allow all excess water to drain. Place the container in sun, partial shade, or bright shade; in a dry, very hot location, favour morning sun to protect the foliage. Check moisture with a finger instead of following a fixed schedule. Water when the surface begins to dry and always empty the saucer. Apply diluted balanced fertilizer periodically without overfeeding. Pinch growing tips to maintain a compact shape and rotate the pot weekly when light comes mainly from one side. Chocolate Covered Cherry combines well with trailing lime or silver foliage that shares its moisture needs. Leave enough room for air circulation and inspect leaf undersides regularly. Before frost, take cuttings or bring the container indoors after a careful pest inspection because the plant cannot survive Quebec winter temperatures outdoors. Label the container clearly outdoors.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Pale blue to lavender; not the main feature
Foliage color
Rose centre, deep mahogany zone, and fine green margin
Foliage type
Ornamental, tender foliage; evergreen only in frost-free conditions
Growth rate
Fast in warm conditions
Bloom period
Chocolate Covered Cherry flowers late and is grown primarily for its leaves. Spikes of small pale blue to lavender flowers may appear in summer or early fall depending on warmth, day length, and cultural conditions. Leave them in place if you enjoy their vertical texture and possible visits from small pollinators. Remove them as they emerge when your priority is a compact mound and directing more energy toward foliage. This light pruning also encourages new branching below the cut. Flowering time is therefore not a fixed harvest date and may vary between indoor, container, and garden-grown plants.
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Une patate douce ornementale vert lime peut retomber sur le bord d’un pot et reprendre la fine marge verte des feuilles. Bégonias et impatiens conviennent aux emplacements plus ombragés, tandis que des graminées compactes donnent une structure verticale. Premium Sun Chocolate Covered Cherry coleus is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 15 seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety.
Avoid planting with
Avoid frost, standing water, prolonged drought, and scorching sun in dry air
Use Chocolate Covered Cherry as a foliage plant in containers, window boxes, edging, small beds, and entrance displays. Its rose centre catches the eye, mahogany adds depth, and the green margin makes coordination with other plants easy. The compact habit suits the foreground or middle of a container without completely hiding neighbouring plants. It tolerates several light levels and can repeat the same colour palette between a sunny area and a more shaded location. It is strictly ornamental, however, and should never be used as an herb, food garnish, tea ingredient, or substitute for culinary plants that may share a similar common name.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
Start seed indoors 6 to 7 weeks before the intended outdoor planting date. Fill cells with a fine, clean growing medium, moisten it, place one pelleted seed in each cell, and cover very lightly. The supplier’s culture guide recommends 22 to 24°C; under those conditions, germination generally occurs in 4 to 5 days. Keep the medium evenly moist so the pellet can dissolve, but avoid standing water and poor aeration. Light is optional during the first germination stage, then becomes important as soon as seedlings emerge. Give seedlings bright light and good air movement. Gradually reduce moisture afterward without allowing young plants to wilt, and avoid overly concentrated fertilizer because coleus is sensitive to excess salts and ammonium.
Harden plants gradually, then move them outdoors about 7 to 10 days after the last frost, once nights are mild and no frost is forecast. Choose rich, loose, well-drained soil, or a container with drainage holes filled with quality potting mix. Space plants about 20 cm apart. Chocolate Covered Cherry performs in sun, partial shade, and bright shade. However, PanAmerican Seed notes that full sun is best tolerated where relative humidity is high; intense sun can scorch foliage in dry air. In that situation, provide morning sun and protection during the hottest hours. Water regularly, pinch growing tips to create a fuller plant, and remove flower spikes if you want the plant to direct its energy into colourful foliage throughout the season.
No. As a precaution, this record does not classify Chocolate Covered Cherry as pet friendly, so pet_friendly is marked FALSE. Veterinary references using the common name “coleus” do not always address the same species, and it would be misleading to apply a record for another plant automatically to Coleus scutellarioides. A species-specific botanical source nevertheless reports low-severity poison characteristics in humans and a risk of contact dermatitis. Keep packets, seedlings, and established plants away from dogs, cats, and other animals that chew vegetation. After ingestion, do not induce vomiting. Remove plant debris from the mouth only when this can be done safely, keep the product label for identification, and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service if any amount was swallowed or if symptoms occur. Provide the botanical name to prevent confusion with other plants called coleus.
No. Chocolate Covered Cherry is an ornamental variety grown for colourful foliage, and no official product source recommends its leaves, flowers, or seeds as food. The edible field is therefore marked FALSE. Do not use it as an herb, garnish, tea, or ingredient, even though other plants sometimes called “coleus” may have culinary uses; those common names can refer to different species. North Carolina State Extension classifies Coleus scutellarioides as having low-severity poison characteristics and notes that its leaves may cause allergic dermatitis after repeated or frequent contact. The toxicity field is therefore marked TRUE. People with sensitive skin should wear gloves while pinching or repotting, avoid touching their eyes, and wash their hands after handling the plant. If ingestion occurs or irritation persists, contact a health professional or poison-control centre and provide the exact botanical name so it is not confused with a different plant.
