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Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar)

August 16th, 2008

Here’s an annual that we grew for the first time this year. Based on its performance, it won’t be the last!

 

Perennial, grown as an annual in colder climates (hardy to 40F)

 

Light: full sun

 

Height:  28” – 34”

 

Width: 16” – 18”

 

Flowering: mid to late summer

 

Flowers: tiny pink singles, star shaped flowers maturing to bright red berries on tall, slender, multi branched stems

 

Leaves: chartreuse, mounding

 

Watering: keep on the dry side

 

Fertilize: once a month using 15-30-15

 

Other: drought tolerant, heat loving, very low maintenance

 

Pests: insect resistant

 

Diseases: disease resistant

 

Uses: containers, borders, naturalized areas, makes a great stand alone (accent) plant

 

All in all, I have to say that Talinum is one of the best container plants I have ever grown! I am very satisfied with it and can see it becoming a staple in our gardens.

 

I will be attempting to dry stems of Talinum seed heads to incorporate into indoor arrangements this winter. I’ll let you know how that works out!   

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