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Ricinus Communis Gibsonii
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Ricinus Communis Gibsonii

£3.40per packet
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This striking compact variety of the fast growing caster oil plant will add drama to any border or bed and is ideal as a screen or can be grown in a pot. It has attractive large dark red, metallic palmate leaves with deeply incised lobes. Bright, eye-catching spikes of small scarlet flowers which are attractive to bees and butterflies are followed by prickly seed capsules.

Common name
Castor Oil Plant
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Packet content
10 seeds
Height
1.5 m
Light level
Full Sun
Growth habit
Annual
Hardiness rating
H3
Pollinator-friendly
No
Moisture
Free draining
Region of origin
Northern Africa
Colour
Red

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