Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple'
Castor oil plant 'New Zealand Purple'
Ricinus Ricinus
'New Zealand Purple' _ 'New Zealand Purple' is a compact, tender, well-branched, evergreen shrub, usually grown as an annual, with upright, dark purple stems bearing lobed, dark purple leaves, and clusters of red flowers in summer followed by round, maroon capsules covered in soft spines in autumn.
Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple' is: Evergreen
Branching, Compact, Erect
All parts of the plant, particularly the seeds, are extremely poisonous if ingested. Contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.
Red in Summer
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer; Dark-purple in Autumn
Glasshouse red spider mite Glasshouse red spider mite
Deadhead regularly. May need restrictive pruning if grown under glass.
Soak seed for 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow at 21C in late spring.
Seed
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Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple' (Castor oil plant 'New Zealand Purple') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 1 year.
Architectural, Beds and borders, Greenhouse, Wallside and trellises
Outdoors, grown in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Use stakes if planted in exposed sites. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. Water freely in the growing season and sparingly in winter. Height will be significantl
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple'
Castor oil plant 'New Zealand Purple'
Ricinus Ricinus
'New Zealand Purple' _ 'New Zealand Purple' is a compact, tender, well-branched, evergreen shrub, usually grown as an annual, with upright, dark purple stems bearing lobed, dark purple leaves, and clusters of red flowers in summer followed by round, maroon capsules covered in soft spines in autumn.
Evergreen
Branching, Compact, Erect
All parts of the plant, particularly the seeds, are extremely poisonous if ingested. Contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.
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Red in Summer
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer; Dark-purple in Autumn
Deadhead regularly. May need restrictive pruning if grown under glass.
Soak seed for 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow at 21C in late spring.
Seed
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Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple' (Castor oil plant 'New Zealand Purple') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 1 year.
Architectural, Beds and borders, Greenhouse, Wallside and trellises
Outdoors, grown in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Use stakes if planted in exposed sites. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. Water freely in the growing season and sparingly in winter. Height will be significantl
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple' (Castor oil plant 'New Zealand Purple')
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple' (Castor oil plant 'New Zealand Purple')
cotton mealybug
Phenacoccus solenopsis
Insect
Absent
3
3
Watching brief for potential impact on tomato production in the Mediterranean. Other southern European countries likely to be more at risk. Precautionary action will be taken on findings on planting material to protect glasshouse crops and botanical gardens.
Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple' (Castor oil plant 'New Zealand Purple')
False codling moth
Thaumatotibia leucotreta
Insect
Absent
2
3
Polyphagous pest; detected mainly on citrus and peppers. EU regulation under consideration following recurrent interceptions.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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