Talinum 'Jewels of Opar'
Jewels of Opar Seeds - Tall stems covered with delicate pink flowers which ripen to tiny deep red berries - stunning textural filler.
Talinum paniculatum
Approx 20 Seeds
Lets talk about them
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Such a delicate charming textural flower. Like all perennials it's not a showstopper - but it certainly adds that magic touch.
I adore the little pink flowers like a pink gypsophila, but for me it’s when the flowers fade and the deep coppery red little berries form, that Jewels of Opar really shines
How to make these beauties grow
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Sow: *Autumn for overwintering or mid spring 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
How: Surface sow and cover lightly - light required for germination. *If overwintering grow on in a cold frame or greenhouse if you experience anything more then a light frost then I do in the south island.
Space: 30cm
Height: 90cm
Where: Full sun
Days to Maturity: 90-100 days
Pick: When the red berries are fully formed and the stems have matured to a darker red colour.
Hardy Annual
Notes From The Garden
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Tender perennial - so basically protect from hard frosts.
Can be treated as annual and re-sown each spring.
Happily self seeds so dead head reguarly if you do not want plants popping up everywhere - just like feverfew.
Photo: Johnnys Seeds