The miracle tree impresses in this country with its exotic appearance. As an ornamental plant, it is not only easy to plant, but also easy to care for and unattractive to pathogens. Which varieties are recommended?
Which miracle tree varieties are recommended?
Recommended miracle tree varieties are 'Sanguineus', 'Carmencita', 'Impala', Gibsonnii Mirabilis and 'Zansibariensis' - they are easy to care for, exotic and offer a variety of colors and growth forms for your garden, pot or container.
‘Sanguineus’: Red as far as the eye can see
This variety comes from Zanzibar. It reaches a height of up to 2 m and is therefore perfect as a privacy screen in the garden. In order for it to reach this size, it is necessary to sow it early in the year (optimally in January). The following are their prominent characteristics:
- green leaves
- dark red leaf veins
- blood red trunk
- dark red stems
- carmine fruits
‘Carmencita’: The Giant
‘Carmencita’ is a giant. This variety can reach heights of up to 3 m. It was specially bred as an ornamental plant for local gardens and surprises with its intense colors.
The foliage is bronze, brown-red to red in color. It shines noticeably and the shine appears metallic. The flowers appear from August to October and are immediately noticeable due to their red color. Furthermore, the fruits and seed capsules are dipped in a fiery red color.
‘Impala’: Dwarf variety with early flowering
Are you looking for a variety for a pot or bucket? Then you might be spot on with 'Impala'. This variety is rather short in stature. However, it is no less poisonous than the other varieties. It reaches a maximum height of 120 cm. Its flowers begin extremely early and its leaves are dark red to purple.
Gibsonnii Mirabilis: Dwarf variety with dark red foliage
Gibsonnii Mirabilis is also small in stature. A dwarf among the miracle trees Just like 'Impala', this variety presents itself with dark red tones. The leaves, flowers and fruits are reddish in color. All in all: recommended.
Zansibariensis: The variety with large, white-veined leaves
This variety is also worth sowing. It is the classic castor bean plant. Its foliage is strikingly large. The color of the leaves is green and the white veins create a beautiful contrast.
Tip
Another, but less well-known dwarf variety that is ideal for perennial pot cultivation, for example in the winter garden, is 'Apache'. It only grows to 1 m high.
