Ricinus 'Carmencita Bright Red'
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Ricinus 'Carmencita Bright Red'

Ricinus 'Carmencita Bright Red'

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Quick Facts
Common Name: Castor Bean
Hardiness Zone: Annual Exposure: Sun
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Blooms In: Jun-Sep
Mature Height: 4-5' Spacing: 24-36"
Read our Growing Guide Ships as: 1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
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The oversized palmate leaves of 'Carmencita Bright Red' emerge green and turn burgundy as they mature. A summer show of cherry-red ball seedpods attached to the tips of deep red stems makes this plant a tropical highlight. All parts of this plant are poisonous.

The genus Ricinus is a fast-growing tender perennial large shrub or small tree. It can be planted as an annual hedge or screen, or to add tropical flourishes in a perennial border. Castor Bean has been cultivated for thousands of years and the oil is still widely used today. All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested and the foliage may affect skin allergies, so take care with children and pets. Perennial in zones 9-10 where it can grow to 40’ tall.

For more information no growing Ricinus, click Growing Guide.

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The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

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Average Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (2 Reviews) Write a Review

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castor bean plant/ricinus communis

Please go to the website ASPCA.ORG for the poison plant list, this plant is highly toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Please do not plant it in an area where your pets are let to roam freely.

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Adds Super Point of Interest to Garden

This is a fabulous plant-receives many compliments. I'm surprised that the castor bean (ricinus) is not found in more gardens. It grows very quickly-I received my 3 plants about 4-5 weeks ago and they have more than doubled in height. One already has developed the red sparkle-shaped flower. The bronze foliage is a great contrast against the various green hues of my other plants. Probably the best feature is that no animal has "munched on" the leaves. Will order again next year!

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Growing guide

Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: ry'-sin-us

This handsome foliage plant in the Euphorbia family appreciates rich, well-drained soil in full sun. It may require staking in windy locations. The large seeds are easy to save for next year's garden. Because all parts of Ricinus communis are toxic if eaten, keep it away from children and pets.

For information on planting and care of annuals, click Annuals.

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