Jewels of Opar

Talinum paniculatum

Super productive, easy to grow, and everyone needs a little sparkle! Seed pods add interest to bouquets, arrangements, and wearables in hues of burnt red, chocolate, and copper. Densely branching plants yield multiple cuts over a long harvest window (4–6 weeks). Foliage is also an edible green.

Packet contains approximately 20 seeds.

DETAILS
Plant type: Annual
Days to maturity: 90–100 days
Light preference: Full sun
Plant spacing: 12–18 inches
Plant height: 32–40 inches
Hybrid status: Open pollinated

How to Grow

Sow indoors 5–6 weeks before transplanting out after all danger of frost. Can also be direct sown once the soil has warmed to 60–68ºF.

Harvest & Vase Life

Harvest after flowers have dropped, seadpods have formed, and stems have turned from green to more red.
Expected vase life: 7+ days.

SHIPPING

FREE: $100 or more on any seeds
$3.95: 1–9 seed packets
$7.95: 10+ seed packets

Seeds ship within 1–3 business days unless noted otherwise on main page.

*SEED-ONLY SHIPPING FEES:

FREE: $100 or more on any seeds
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$7.95: 10+ seed packets

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