(C) Castor Oil Plant seeds 0.3g (608645)

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🌿 Castor Oil Plant
🌿 Botanical Name: Ricinus communis
🌿 Type: Annual

Castor Oil Plant is a bold and dramatic foliage plant producing large, deeply lobed leaves and striking red seed pods. Fast-growing and architectural, it creates instant height and tropical impact in borders and large containers. Ideal for adding structure and contrast in summer planting schemes.

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Annual
✔ Height: 150–250cm
✔ Spread: 60–100cm
✔ Flowers: Summer (followed by decorative seed pods)
✔ Position: Full sun; sheltered spot

🌱 Growing Information

✔ Sow: February – April under cover
✔ Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C
✔ Spacing: Transplant to 60–90cm apart
✔ Care: Water and feed regularly; protect from strong winds

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Large, tropical-style foliage
✔ Fast-growing and dramatic
✔ Striking red seed pods
✔ Perfect for bold garden designs

✨ Top Tip

Soak seeds overnight before sowing to improve germination.

⚠️ Important Note

All parts of the plant, especially the seeds, are highly poisonous if ingested — handle with care and keep away from children and pets.

🌷 Perfect For

✔ Back of borders
✔ Tropical-style planting
✔ Large containers
✔ Statement garden features

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