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Image shows the beautiful
Talinum paniculatum 'Variegatum' |
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Talinum Paniculatum 'Variegatum'
(Variegated Jewels of Opar, Fame Flower) |
Family: Portulacaceae
Origin: Probably South America
Light: Bright filtered light
Height: 18"
Spread: 2'
Blooms: Small, pink, dainty-looking
Foliage: Variegated,
fleshy, green with creamy white margins
Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings
Uses: Xeriscaping, containers, mass planting
Comments: Talinum paniculatum 'Variegatum' or Variegated Jewels of
Opar or Fame Flower is a carefree tropical
perennial with a mounding growth habit. The interesting pink flowers on
reddish wiry
stems rise 2' from the leaves; they the turn into tiny yellow balls
which contain seeds inside.
Talinum
paniculatum 'Variegatum' self-sows freely and is easily grown from seeds
or stem
cuttings. Fame Flower thrives well in bright filtered light
and can tolerate drought conditions well. I grow Variegated Jewels of
Opar or Fame Flower for their lovely foliage variegation. Plant
them en masses for a dramatic effect in the xeriscaping effect or grow
them in your favorite container to decorate your patio or deck.
For colder areas, bring indoors for the Winter.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-10 |
