Tropical Color – Sun – 18"x24" – Zone 10 –
Other names: Flame flower, Jewels-of-opar, puchero
Family: Portulacaceae Origin: Brazil
Soft yellow-green, broad basal foliage with tiny pink flowers followed by ruby-orange seed pods. Strong, thin wiry stems make them an exceptional filler for any bouquet. These charming, heat-tolerant plants bloom all summer. A striking addition to any garden landscape. Perennial in Zones 9-10; best grown as an annual elsewhere. Ht. 24-30". Avg. 26,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 15 seeds. The chartreuse foliage has a soft appearance, giving this plant a delicate look. The individual flowers, on airy stalks, are small, but are nice massed together, especially with the red bead-like buds and fruits. A favorite with bees.
Sowing advice: Z. SOW FINELY & EVENLY. COVER THINLY WITH COMPOST OR GRIT. SOW IN GENTLE HEAT IN DAYLIGHT & KEEP MOIST. GROW ON INDIVIDUAL SEEDLINGS IN 3" POTS. PLANT OUT IN WELL-DRAINED SHELTERED POSITION OR IN A CONTAINER.
Noteworthy characteristics: This plant is excellent in mixed containers and window boxes. It self-seeds prolifically and will self-sow into any garden soil.
Care: Provide poor to moderately rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.
Propagation: Divide in spring, or start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date.
Problems: Sometimes bothered by aphids.
Very nice pics! I've reaaly enjoyed it! And the information! :D
ReplyDeleteLet me tell that this is not a plant native from Brazil: In here it is a plant that invades crops and gardens (I dont know the right word for this in english, sorry :o ). Actually, nobody knows yet where is this plant from: some articles says Africa, others Asia e a few American places. Oh, some pics are named "T. triangulare", but this is a diferent species w more "pink" flowers.
Oh, by the way, I posted some of your pics linking to your blog im my blog ( http://www.florestadesuculentas.com.br/blog/2009/12/talinum-crassifolium/ ), because they are really very good! :)
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