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Superbissima Blend Salpiglossis Seeds
Superbissima Blend Salpiglossis Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
Salpiglossis, also called painted tongue, has velvety flowers with metallic coloration and veination that has to be seen to be believed! A gardener in the early 1900s described them as having "bewildering combinations". Flowers beckon admirers to take a closer look, and are irresistible to butterflies. Performs best in cool weather. Excellent cut flowers.
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Variety Info
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Chile
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall
Variety Info: 2"–2 ½" flowers in colors of red, scarlet, blue, yellow, white, and chocolate with contrasting veins.
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in late summer or fall for cool–season blooms.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 12–30 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
- MeaghanRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 2, 2026So pretty
These can be a bit tricky to grow but are so worth it!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningFeb 2, 2026Hey Meaghan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts about our Superbissima Blend Salpiglossis Seeds! You're absolutely right - they can be a bit challenging to grow, but the beautiful, vibrant blooms are definitely worth the extra effort! We're thrilled to hear you think they're so pretty and your photo proves just how pretty they are! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- ChristyVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsMay 9, 20224 Stars
These are exquisite flowers, but I only seem to have received seeds that produced purple or yellow petals.
- LisaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 9, 20225 Stars
I think I have a new favorite flower. I had never heard of these before, but they looked pretty so I took the chance and got a packet of seeds. Planted them using the winter sowing method. Had great germination, they transplanted well (even multiple times from seedlings to their final destination) and just bloomed this past weekend. I love them and love watching the bloom change colors from when it first opens to the next day, and the next. Look forward to all the buds on the plant to open and fill out.
- Jeanne S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 9, 20225 Stars
I ordered seed for what we normally call Painted Tongue for the first time from Botanical Interests and am very pleased with the results. The seeds had a very high rate of germination and grew strong and healthy, now beginning to bloom with the beautiful flowers I remember so well. I'm so happy to see them again and enjoy growing them.
- DianeVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsMay 9, 20221 Star
Poor germination rate, even when I followed instructions. None of the seedlings survived to maturity.
