Ricinus communis

Aren't they just? We have one at the castle and it's beautiful! Most years we wouldn't have much chance with these...not enough sun. but this year has been perfect for them. We'll try again next year...always worth a try!

I started them in the green house and, although they germinated quickly, they were quite small until August - when they romped away!. We didn't get enough sun either until then. Hopefully I'll get another couple of months out of them...and I'll, definitely, grow them again next year! :)

They grow like weeds in Spain....enough said really....will I ever learn?!

What a fabulous picture, the colours are wonderful.

Lol...probably not, Karen... ;)

Thank you Wildrose :)
This one is called "Carmencita". The leaves are wonderful colours.

I love it too,Karen..great plant and colour :o)

Lovely colours.

They're brilliant gap fillers, girls :)
I've still got most of the packet of seeds left...
...so, I think I'll try to start them off earlier next year. The bigger the better!