Ricinus communis
By Karenfrance
22 Sep, 2013
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I grew these in a desperate attempt to provide some shade for the pond. It didn't work...but, I'm glad I did it because they are quite special. I love them!
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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! :)
22 Sep, 2013
They grow like weeds in Spain....enough said really....will I ever learn?!
22 Sep, 2013
What a fabulous picture, the colours are wonderful.
22 Sep, 2013
Lol...probably not, Karen... ;)
Thank you Wildrose :)
This one is called "Carmencita". The leaves are wonderful colours.
23 Sep, 2013
I love it too,Karen..great plant and colour :o)
23 Sep, 2013
Lovely colours.
24 Sep, 2013
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!
24 Sep, 2013
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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!
22 Sep, 2013