Seed grown by us here in the Hunter Valley, NSW.
Botanical name: Talinum paniculatum
Common names: Jewels of Opar, Ruby Jewels
Description:
Thin, wiry stems with tiny pink star-shaped flowers that mature into miniature burgundy berries.
Plants are low growing mounds with tuberous roots.
Heat and drought tolerant.
A cut and come again plant that gets more productive every year.
Great for fresh or dry arrangements.
Tender perennial that dies off hard in Winter before re-emerging in Spring (annual in very cold areas).
Extremely prolific self-seeder.
Seed count: 100+
Site: Tolerates full sun but prefers part shade.
Height: 30-80cm (first year plants will be on the shorter side).
Sowing method: Sow in Spring. Raise seedlings or sow direct. Plant after last frost.
Sowing depth: 0-1mm (light required for germination).
Spacing: 30cm
Days to germination: 7-30 days (germination can be slow and inconsistent).
Days to maturity: approx. 100-120 days
Support: Not required but you could corral with twine to keep them from sprawling into pathways.
Yield: Approx. 10+ stems per plant in first season, approx. 20+ once plant is mature.
Cut and come again: Keep cutting/deadheading for blooms late-Spring to Autumn.
Vase life: 10-14 days if used fresh. Hang upside down to dry so that stems remain straight.
Harvest stage: Harvest after most of the flowers have dropped and seedpods appear. If harvested too early the tips will droop.
Seed grown by us here in the Hunter Valley, NSW.
Botanical name: Talinum paniculatum
Common names: Jewels of Opar, Ruby Jewels
Description:
Thin, wiry stems with tiny pink star-shaped flowers that mature into miniature burgundy berries.
Plants are low growing mounds with tuberous roots.
Heat and drought tolerant.
A cut and come again plant that gets more productive every year.
Great for fresh or dry arrangements.
Tender perennial that dies off hard in Winter before re-emerging in Spring (annual in very cold areas).
Extremely prolific self-seeder.
Seed count: 100+
Site: Tolerates full sun but prefers part shade.
Height: 30-80cm (first year plants will be on the shorter side).
Sowing method: Sow in Spring. Raise seedlings or sow direct. Plant after last frost.
Sowing depth: 0-1mm (light required for germination).
Spacing: 30cm
Days to germination: 7-30 days (germination can be slow and inconsistent).
Days to maturity: approx. 100-120 days
Support: Not required but you could corral with twine to keep them from sprawling into pathways.
Yield: Approx. 10+ stems per plant in first season, approx. 20+ once plant is mature.
Cut and come again: Keep cutting/deadheading for blooms late-Spring to Autumn.
Vase life: 10-14 days if used fresh. Hang upside down to dry so that stems remain straight.
Harvest stage: Harvest after most of the flowers have dropped and seedpods appear. If harvested too early the tips will droop.
