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Talinum paniculatum

Talinum paniculatum

Common name jewels of Opar

Family portulacaceae

Life cycle annual/greenhouse perennial

Flowers pink (summer)

Size 2'

Light sun

Cultural notes ordinary garden soil

From seed Germinate at room temperature, do not exclude light.
detailed seed-starting info below

Seed ripens mid-October

The chartreuse foliage has a soft appearance, giving this plant a delicate look. The individual flowers, on airy stalks, are small, but are nice massed together, especially with the red bead-like buds and fruits. A favorite with bees.

jewels of Opar

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: the lane

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed from '02 AHS exchange. Gelcup 70F under light (good germination, 2-3d)
Seed from '02 garden. Baggy 70F with light (80%G, 10-13d)
Same seed as above. Baggy 70F with light (80%G, 9-11d)
Seed from '04 garden. Baggy 70F with light (95%G, 10-13d)

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