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| Botanical Name |
Salpiglossis sinuata |
| Seeds Per Pack |
10 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color |
Dark Purple/Black |
| Bloom Time |
Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest |
80-90 |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Also known as Painted Tongue. Bewitching blooms transition from burgundy to deep obsidian, centered with a stark golden eye, creating a gothic bloom rich in depth and personality. Ideal for contrasting with stark white or for inclusion in an all-black garden, their sturdy stems render them perfect for dramatic cut flower arrangements. This half-hardy annual, standing at 19 inches tall and 11 inches wide, is a rare variation of the plant once known as the Velvet Trumpet, characterized by its dark mahogany, velvet-like petals, and yellow-pollen dotted blooms. Best planted in groups with hay mulch around the base to cool the soil, it brings a unique allure to any setting.