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Ricinus making a show .....


Ricinus making a show ..... (Ricinus communis (Castor oil plant))

Very slow to start but loving the warmer weather....



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I love this. It needs warmth. We did manage to grow it in the walled garden at Glamis Castle, but it wouldn't do well here.

14 Aug, 2016

 

K you're correct.....it does need warmth this is planted against a hot sunny fence, this is the common one, we have grown more spectacular varieties in the past...

15 Aug, 2016



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