New Zealand Purple - Ricinus
This highly ornamental variety produces magnificent purple plants with lobed leaves and spiny red fruits. The seeds are highly toxic when ingested directly, but the oil extracted from them is highly medicinal.
in bucket
Sow in a nursery at a temperature of between 16 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 5 weeks before planting. After the last frosts, transplant the whole clump into the ground at a minimum distance of 50 cm, burying the stem up to the first leaves. Water abundantly at the time of planting.
In our climates, where frost is rare, Ricin can become a perennial and grow to 3 or 4m. Generally, it is grown as an annual and will reach a maximum of 2m.
March, April, May
June, July, August, September
in the ground
sunny
medium
drained, light
Ricinus communis
early
10 seeds
Violet, Red, Purple
From 100 to 200 cm
