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Red Castor Bean Seeds

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Seeds for your next garden project, with planting guidance to help you get started.

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Growing at a Glance

Plan your sowing with the light, space and growing conditions this flower needs.

Plant Height 6-10 ft per season (varies)Variety-specific habit
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Season SpringFollow local frost dates
USDA Zone Zone 9~11Selected for USA gardens
Germination 7-21 Days in warm conditionsKeep evenly moist
Days to Maturity 1 Growing Season (ornamental display)Variety dependent
Plant Spacing 4 ftAllow healthy airflow
Growing Difficulty EasyGrowing support available

Flower Performance

Picture this variety in your garden, from its flower colors to when it blooms.

Flower Color Yellow, Green, Red
Bloom Period Summer, Fall
Life Cycle Tender PerennialAnnual, biennial or perennial
Garden Use Beds, BordersBest-fit garden settings
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Seeds are living products. If you have germination questions, our team provides practical growing guidance to help you troubleshoot.

About this seed

Why gardeners choose this variety

Red castor bean (Ricinus communis) is a fast-growing tropical shrub grown as an annual in cooler climates. Features enormous, deeply lobed, reddish-bronze to maroon leaves that can reach 1–2 feet across. Plants produce spiny, ornamental red seed pods. Can reach 6–12 feet in a single growing season.

Key features

What makes it stand out

  • Large hand-shaped leaves provide a strong foliage accent.
  • Upright stems create a bold seasonal silhouette.
  • Red tones give the flowers a strong accent.
Perfect for

Best garden uses

  • Restricted ornamental collections
  • Clearly labelled botanical beds
  • Experienced growers
Growing tips

A stronger start

  • Start seeds in a clean, free-draining mix with steady warmth.
  • Give seedlings strong light and keep the mix moist without waterlogging.
  • Acclimatize young plants gradually before planting out after frost.
  • This ornamental plant is poisonous; keep seeds and plants away from children, pets and food crops.
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Eric Baker
Fast growing and drought tolerant

I was amazed how fast these grew! From seed to a 6-foot tall plant in just a few months. Red leaves are stunning, they handle heat and drought well, and no pest problems. Great for adding height to the garden.

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Lauren Hill
Stunning red castor bean plant

These castor bean seeds grew into a tall, elegant plant with beautiful red foliage and spiky red seed pods. They add a dramatic tropical touch to my garden, grow very fast, and are easy to care for.

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