{"product_id":"new-zealand-purple-castor-ricinus-communis-garden-seeds","title":"New Zealand Purple Castor Ricinus communis Garden Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow New Zealand Purple Castor from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Zealand Purple Castor Ricinus communis Garden Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are an eye-catching choice for gardeners seeking dramatic foliage and a distinctive ornamental presence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRicinus communis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recognized for its large, deeply lobed palmate leaves and strong upright growth, while the New Zealand Purple form is valued for its rich purple-toned foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe striking foliage creates strong visual contrast and can make an attractive focal point in suitable ornamental landscapes. This distinctive castor plant is well suited to warm-climate gardens, mixed borders, tropical-style plantings, and specialty plant collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New Zealand Purple Castor, Purple Castor Bean\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRicinus communis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ornamental foliage plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, deeply lobed palmate leaves with purple tones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright and vigorous\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ornamental gardens, borders, focal plantings, tropical-style landscapes, and specialty collections\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Zealand Purple Castor performs best in warm growing conditions and a sunny location. Choose fertile, well-drained soil and provide sufficient space for the plant's vigorous growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist during germination and early establishment. Once established, water according to the growing environment while avoiding prolonged waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow the seeds in prepared garden soil or a suitable seed-starting medium. Cover appropriately with soil and maintain consistent moisture during germination. Once seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light and warm growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen seedlings are established, transplant them carefully into a suitable garden location with adequate room for development. For container growing, select a large container with drainage holes and use a quality, well-draining growing medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Zealand Purple Castor can add contrast and structure to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental flower beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical-style gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed garden borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape focal points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialty plant collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacious containers where suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of large palmate foliage and purple tones gives \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRicinus communis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a bold ornamental character, making it an interesting choice for gardeners who enjoy dramatic foliage plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Safety Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastor bean plants and seeds are toxic if ingested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep seeds and plant material away from children and pets. Handle the plant responsibly and select a growing location where its safety considerations can be appropriately managed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indian Seed House","offers":[{"title":"50Pcs","offer_id":71483111997693,"sku":"JYO-IND-169","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250Pcs","offer_id":71483112030461,"sku":"JYO-IND-170","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500Pcs","offer_id":71483112063229,"sku":"JYO-IND-171","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4335\/8205\/files\/magnific__new-zealand-purple-castor-ricinus-communis-plant__51769_59543ac1-37f1-4772-a113-8df3c6d4356a.png?v=1791375445","url":"https:\/\/www.indianseedhouse.com\/products\/new-zealand-purple-castor-ricinus-communis-garden-seeds","provider":"Indian Seed House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}