Super Seeds Salpiglossis sinuata Superbissima Painted Tongue Mix 800 Pcs

Painted Tongue (Salpiglossis Sinuata Superbissima Mix) - Grown from Salpiglossis seeds, this annual is commonly known as Painted Tongue, and it is a native of South America and related to petunias. The Salpiglossis flower is trumpet-shaped and about 5cm (2 inches) in width, and each flower is rich with velvety color and veins that are painted with a contrasting color. Salpiglossis Painted Tongue is perfect for the flower bed or in containers and baskets. The flowers are excellent for cutting and last in the vase nicely.

Sowing:
Season: Annual
Sowing: March to June
Height: 40cm (16 inches)
Bloom Season: Late spring to mid summer
Bloom Color: Mix
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5
Germ temperature: 21-23C (70 - 75F)
Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days
Light Required: No - sow in darkness
Depth: Surface sow seed and press in to earth
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 25cm (9 - 12 inches)
How To Grow Painted Tongue: Darkness is needed for germination. Cover seeds with a piece of cardboard. Sow Painted Tongue seeds indoors in late winter. The flower seed is fine, so gently press the seeds into the soil but do not cover. Once temperatures are warm and danger of frost has passed, Painted Tongue seedlings may be hardened off and transplanted outdoors into beds and borders. If sowing Salpiglossis seeds directly outdoors, wait until soil temperatures are warm. Prepare a seedbed and add compost to the soil so that it is nutrient rich. Pinch seedlings back to encourage branching. Painted Tongue Care: Deadhead the spent flowers to promote continued blooming. Salpiglossis plants often require stakes.

SHIPPING
Estimate delivery time is 5 to 8 weeks

PACKAGE
1 Lot Seeds (approx. 800 pcs)