Jewels of Opar
Talinum paniculatum
Description
Dense mounds of chartreuse foliage give way to long, airy wands covered in tiny, pink star-shaped flowers that mature into miniature glowing red-orange beads. An incredible plant in the late-summer/early-autumn garden and a must-grow for autumn bouquets and wearable flowers.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 12 to 18 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 to 150 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 12 to 18 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 to 150 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out once the weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest after flowers have dropped and seedpods appear. Expect a vase life of 7 days or more.
Details
Description
Dense mounds of chartreuse foliage give way to long, airy wands covered in tiny, pink star-shaped flowers that mature into miniature glowing red-orange beads. An incredible plant in the late-summer/early-autumn garden and a must-grow for autumn bouquets and wearable flowers.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 12 to 18 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 to 150 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 12 to 18 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 to 150 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out once the weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest after flowers have dropped and seedpods appear. Expect a vase life of 7 days or more.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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