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| Botanical Name |
Talinum paniculatum |
| Seeds Per Pack |
50 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
4 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
30 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness |
USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
Pink |
| Bloom Time |
Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details |
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, Flowers are good for drying and preserving |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Eye-catching mats of succulent chartreuse foliage. Attractive sprays of pink flowers followed by ruby-orange seedpods. Great filler for any border or container. Tolerates dry conditions. Self-sows readily. Tender perennial grown as an annual in the North, 24" tall.