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CASTOR BEAN - RED CASTOR BEAN - RED ricinus communis gibsonii Need an attractive and fast growing informal screen plant for privacy? Try this impressive, exotic erect shrub with branching stems that sport dark red leaves a real conversation starter. Use to fill in until you decide on permanent shrub plantings. A native of Africa, it quickly became a favourite of the Victorians in the 1800's. Type: Annual Light: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained Spacing: 100cm Height: up to and over 3m. Season: summer to fall. Propagation: Soak seeds for 24hours. Direct seed after all frost danger. OR Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Germinate @ 18C. NOTES: An erratic germinator. * Poisonous if ingested. SEED COUNT: Approx. 15 |
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