Ricinus communis 'Carmencita': Castor Bean

'Carmencita' Castor Bean – Bold Foliage Annual

Shrub usually grown as annual, 6–10 feet tall, well-branched, with dark bronze-red foliage and bright red female flowers. Grow in cool greenhouse or as specimen foliage plant outdoors in summer.

Warning

All parts highly toxic if ingested, especially seeds.

Culture

Rich, well-drained soil, full sun. Stake in exposed sites. Under glass, full light, water freely except winter. Soak seed 24 hours before sowing late spring at 70°F. Plant out after frost danger passes. Pests: spider mites, gray mold, seedling blight, charcoal rot, bacterial wilt, leaf spot.

Features

• Dark bronze-red foliage
• Bright red flowers
• Fast grower
• Suitable as annual

Uses

Beds, borders, containers, specimen, annual planting.