Ornamental Castor Beans Mix

Ornamental Castor Beans Mix
Seed Details
A striking ornamental addition to any garden. You do not need many of these touches of the tropic specimens, to make a bold statement. Large showy plants that boast the most incredible flower. Castor Bean displays dark, glossy enormous maple-like leaves with red veins, contrast spectacularly with colourful, spiky seed pods that form after the flower show is over. All parts of this plant are poisonous. Do not eat. Despite its poisonous quality, it is highly sought after by the seasoned gardener.
Instructions
Presoak for 8 hrs. Sow 3 to 5 cm deep. 14 to 21 days.Slow to germinate but once started are quick to grow.
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Type: | Annuals |
Seed #: | 62 |
Variety: | Ornamental |
Colour: | Red & Pink |
Temperature (C): | 20 - 25 |
Zone: | 2+ |
Blooms: | June to September |
Site: | Full Sun |
Quantity: | 10 |
Height (cm): | 100 - 200 |
Spread (cm): | 60 - 90 |
For optimal results, Castor Bean enjoys evenly moist, rich soil but has proven to be drought-tolerant and resilient.
Do not plant where livestock can eat. All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.
Ricinus communis is native to Africa, has been cultivated for centuries for the oil produced by the spectacular seed it produces.
The Egyptians used castor oil to light their lamps 4,000 years ago.