Castor oil plant ‘Carmencita’ (Ricinus communis ‘Carmencita’) is a bedding plant that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as castor oil plant ‘Carmencita’.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 1 year to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: castor oil plant ‘Carmencita’
Scientific name: Ricinus communis ‘Carmencita’
Plant type: Bedding, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Castor oil plant ‘Carmencita’ (Ricinus communis ‘Carmencita’) – image source
