Introduce exotic charm to your outdoor space with Jewels of Opar Flower Seeds, known for their dazzling clusters of tiny blooms and eye-catching seed pods. This resilient plant adds both color and texture to gardens, making it a favorite for ornamental landscapes and decorative planting.

Jewels of Opar (botanical name Talinum paniculatum) is celebrated for its drought tolerance, long flowering season, and compact, bushy growth habit. Perfect for gardeners who want a unique, easy-to-grow plant with exceptional ornamental value.

Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly spaces, and container plantings, this plant provides lasting landscape beauty with minimal maintenance.

Key Features

• Produces airy, delicate pink blooms and colorful seed pods

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds

• Excellent choice for ornamental gardening

• Long blooming season

• Thrives in hot, dry conditions

• Perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers

• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies

Specifications

Botanical Name: Talinum paniculatum
Common Name (US): Jewels of Opar
Plant Type: Perennial in warm climates; grown as annual in cooler regions
Seed Type: High-Quality, Non-GMO
Flower Colors: Pink blooms with red/orange seed pods
Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (annual in zones 3–8)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Plant Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once mature
Germination Time: 10–20 days
Temperature for Germination: 70–80°F
Growth Habit: Upright, branching
Uses: Garden beds, borders, ornamental landscaping, container planting
Special Notes: Excellent for xeriscaping and dry gardens.

Planting Guide

1. Starting Seeds Indoors (Optional)

• Start 6–8 weeks before the last frost for early blooms.

• Use a light, well-draining seed-starting medium.

2. Sowing Depth

• Sow seeds on the surface and gently press (light is beneficial for germination).

• Do not bury deeply.

3. Light & Temperature Requirements

• Maintain temperatures of 70–80°F for best germination.

• Provide bright light or use grow lights.

4. Transplanting Outdoors

• Transplant when frost danger has passed and weather is warm.

• Choose sunny spots with well-drained soil.

5. Watering & Care

• Water regularly until plants establish.

• Once mature, Jewels of Opar thrives with minimal watering.

• Remove old flower stems to encourage new blooming.

6. Flowering Timeline

• Expect blooms from mid-summer to early fall, followed by attractive seed pods.

Benefits

• Offers unique color and texture to garden designs

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Drought tolerant and heat loving

• Great for pollinator gardens

• Perfect for ornamental landscape features