Jewels of Opar 'Kingswood Gold' (Talinum paniculatum 'Kingswood Gold'): Golden Foliage and Chartreuse Pods

'Kingswood Gold' is a stunning cultivar with bright gold, succulent foliage and the same airy panicles of pink flowers followed by chartreuse seed pods. The gold leaves glow in sun or shade. Native to the Americas, Talinum paniculatum 'Kingswood Gold' is a self-sowing annual or tender perennial.

Growing and Design

Full sun to partial shade (best gold color in sun). Well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant. The chartreuse pods on gold foliage create a monochromatic yellow-green cloud. Combine with purple, blue, or dark red plants. Edible leaves.

Comparison

'Limon' (see ID 66297) has green leaves and chartreuse pods. 'Kingswood Gold' has gold leaves. Both self-sow gently.

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