Dhara Seeds
Talinum Paniculatum Seeds Fameflower Seeds for Planting in Garden Borders and Containers
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Growing Instructions
Bring vibrant color and texture to your garden with Talinum Paniculatum Seeds, also known as Fameflower, a hardy succulent-like plant valued for its pink to red star-shaped blooms and ornamental foliage. Perfect for garden borders, containers, and mixed plantings, Talinum paniculatum is easy to grow, low-maintenance, and ideal for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, long-blooming flowers.
Features
- Vibrant Star-Shaped Blooms: Produces pink to red flowers that attract pollinators.
- Succulent-Like Foliage: Adds texture and interest to borders and container gardens.
- Long Blooming Season: Flowers from late spring through fall.
- Drought-Tolerant: Performs well in low-water conditions.
- Versatile Garden Use: Ideal for borders, containers, rock gardens, and mixed plantings.
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Talinum paniculatum
- Common Name: Fameflower, Jewels-of-Opar
- Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant (often grown as annual)
- Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Bloom Time: Late spring through fall
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Watering: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
- Planting Season: Spring
- Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil
- Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
- Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming
- Uses: Garden borders, containers, rock gardens, mixed plantings, pollinator-friendly gardens
Planting Guide
- Prepare well-draining soil enriched with compost or sand for optimal growth.
- Sow Talinum Paniculatum seeds lightly on soil surface and cover with 1/8 inch of soil.
- Place in a sunny location for best flowering results.
- Keep soil lightly moist during germination (10–14 days).
- Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart once established.
- Deadhead regularly to maintain vibrant blooms and extend the flowering season.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.