Ricinus Comunis - Ricinus, Castor Oil Plant |
| Type |
Shrub, Herbaceous, Container-friendly, Annual, Deciduous |
| Size |
Medium Border (50-100cm height) |
| Form |
Upright - Clump |
| Colours |
Purple Foliage |
| Care |
Regular maintenance required |
| Hardiness |
Frost tender |
| Growth |
Fast growing |
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ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfaffae0d000000003603000001001e00 This exceptionally fast growing exotic shrub is commonly used as a tall architectural plant to grow up amongst annual bedding or herbaceous planting, or as a large annual pot grown specimen. Its impressive cut deep purple red foliage is outstanding and contrast beautifully with golden or yellow foliage or flowering plants. This plant contains a toxin called ricin and should not be planted where there is a risk it might be ingested.
Cultivation tips: This exotic perennial shrub is commonly grown from seed each year as it is not frost tolerant. It can grow to 1.8 metres by 1 metre spread in a season if grown in ideal conditions. Ricinus will require a fertile moist soil - ideally heavily manured in advance - as well as plenty of watering to encourage it to reach its maximum size. Ideally plant in a sheltered spot to protect lush foliage and stake if top heavy. All parts of this plant are poisonous.
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