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Kew Blue Salpiglossis Seeds

Kew Blue Salpiglossis Seeds

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Also known as painted tongue, salpiglossis has sprays of luxurious, velvet-like, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from summer until frost. 'Kew Blue' is strikingly vivid, with deep blue blooms that add unexpected depth and richness to mixed planters, containers, and borders. Attract pollinators all summer long with these exquisitely soft landing pads.

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Variety Info

Family: Solanaceae, Nightshade family, includes tomatoes, potatoes, petunias, nicotiana, Chinese lantern, and eggplant.

Native: Chile

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun. Afternoon shade is beneficial in warm climates.

Bloom Period: Summer

Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" tall

Variety Info: 2" deep blue-purple flowers with dark central blotches.

Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Good for Containers

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"

Growing Info

Special Care: Pinch back tips once plants have at least 4 sets of leaves to encourage branching, which will create a sturdier plant. Staking may be necessary. Deadhead (remove spent blossoms) regularly for continued production.

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  • Kim M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Mar 30, 2024
    4 Stars

    Lots of seedlings. I'm hopeful.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Saskia M.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 1, 2024
    5 Stars

    Watch the channel nightly on YouTube. Learn so much. Also appreciate that you and Jacque have fun with it, laugh at yourselves, and aren’t perfect in the garden. Big fan. Thank you.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Hans M.
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Mar 6, 2024
    3 Stars

    Had hoped for Salpiglossis mixed colors , although the last order of seeds produces a majority of yellows. So the deep blue Kew Blue were welcome. They seemed to germinate quicker than usual. Salpiglossis can be tricky to grow but so far they are looking great in six pack containers.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert
  • Emmy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 29, 2023
    5 Stars

    Thought this flower was going to be a bust for me BUT they gave out the most beautiful flower and gave my bouquet an whimsical boost. This flower is a slooooow grower however. I planted in fall zone 10 and didn’t bloom until June/July. I almost thought they didn’t make it due to slow growth. Multiple, small bloom trumpet-like flowers on each stem. Continuous blooms even after harvest. I will grow again because they give my bouquets a different element that my other flowers don’t have.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Daniel W.
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Sep 18, 2023
    1 Star

    Not a single seed bloomed.