Talinum paniculatum variegatum,Fameflower, Jewel Of Opar Variegated
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- Common name:
- Fameflower, Jewel Of Opar Variegated
- Category:
- Shrubs, Groundcovers
- Family:
- Portulacaceae or office time family
- Light:
- Sun growing, Semi shade
- Water:
- Normal, Can tolerate less, Can tolerate more
- Primarily grown for:
- Foliage
- Flowering season:
- Flowers are inconspicuous
- Flower or Inflorescence color:
- Pink
- Foliage color:
- Variegated, Green, Cream or off white, White
- Plant Height or length:
- 50 cms to 100 cms
- Plant Spread or Width:
- 50 cms to 100 cms
- Plant Form:
- Spreading
- Special Character:
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- Good for Hedges and Borders
- Good for Edges ie very small hedge or border
- Suitable for road median planting
- Hanging or weeping growth habit
- Good on seaside
- Generally available in India in quantities of:
- Less than a hundred
- Plant Description:
- - This tough variegated succulent performs brilliantly during heat and drought.
- Its small pink flowers open for a short period in the early evening and provide a quaint airiness above the foliage.
- The slightly smaller than pea-sized golden seed pods that follow also give a nice display, but the number one reason to grow this plant is because of its leaves.
- The beautifully variegated foliage lights up the garden with more color than most white flowering plants.
- Growing tips:
- - Plants require well drained soil that has either poor or moderate fertility, and full sun.
- Pest free and seedless, this selection thrives in a variety of soil types and moisture regimes.
