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SALPIGLOSSIS Painted Tongue
Salpiglossis superbissima
Stock: Available
SKU Code: F 295
Family: Solanaceae
Characteristics: Annual 60 cm
Seeds per packet: Approx 50
Spectacular Chilean relative of the petunia introduced in 1824. Striped trumpet shaped flowers in a wide range of almost metallic colours. Salpiglossis comes from two Greek words meaning trumpet and tongue, referring to the velvet like blooms.
Prefers a rich moist well-drained soil in an open sunny position. Drought and frost tender.
Tropical: Autumn to Spring.
Temperate: Late Summer and Autumn.
Cool climate: Late Summer and Autumn or Late Winter to Early Summer.
Sow: 3mm deep
Sow direct in the growing position or in trays. If sowing in trays transplant when large enough to handle avoiding excessive root disturbance.
Plant in a well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Plant space: 20-30cm
Germination: 10-14 days
Flowering: 10 Weeks
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
