Ricinus

Very fast growing shrub with dramatic leaves ranging from green to bronzed red.

Height: Up to 10ft

Hardiness: Classed as half hardy but they grow so quickly I treat then as annuals and grow from seed each year.

Propagation: Soak seeds for 24hrs before planting singly in a propagator 70F in spring, plant out in position once any risk of frost is over.

Notes: R. communis 'Impala' is my favourite, feed it well and stand back. The downside all parts of ricinus communis are highly toxic if eaten and skin contact with foliage may aggravate allergies