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Superbissima Blend Salpiglossis Seeds

Superbissima Blend Salpiglossis Seeds

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~0.3 g (~960 seeds)
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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"

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 8 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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8 reviews
  • Christy
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    4 Stars

    These are exquisite flowers, but I only seem to have received seeds that produced purple or yellow petals.

  • Lisa
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    5 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 Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    5 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.

  • Diane
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    1 Star

    Poor germination rate, even when I followed instructions. None of the seedlings survived to maturity.

  • Monika
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    1 Star

    Only 2 plants made it into flowering stage. The flowers are tiny, whitish an look like weeds, but the rest of the plant looks like Salpiglossis. Very disappointing!