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!