Salpiglossis Black Trumpets Seeds 🇺🇸 See My Store For More
Salpiglossis Black Trumpets Seeds 🇺🇸 See My Store For More. These bewitching blooms run from burgundy to deep obsidian with a stark golden eye in the center. The effect is a gothic bloom with depth and personality. Perfect to play off of stark white or to incorporate into an all-black flower garden. The sturdy stems make this an excellent cut flower to add drama to arrangements. This half-hardy annual is 19 inches tall and 11 inches wide. A rare color of this delightful plant. Half-Hardy Annual Full Sun/Part Sun Sprouts in 14-30 Days Seed Depth: 1/4″ Ideal Temperature: 70-75 F Plant Spacing: 18-12″ Plant Height: 19″ Frost Hardy: No Salpiglossis sinuata Growing Tips: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, gently firming soil over the tiny seeds Use a seedling heat mat if necessary. Germination takes place in 2-4 weeks and requires darkness, so be patient and cover the seeds with a light coating of potting soil after planting.. Set transplants out after frost. Plant in full sun/filtered shade. Thrives in late spring or cool-summer conditions. Deadhead regularly. Salpiglossis is a really fun plant. Let me start by saying you shouldn’t be intimidated by its fancy name (pronounced (sal-pih-GLOSS-iss) because you can always refer to it by its many common names, including painted tongue flower, tube tongue, and the velvet trumpet flower. No matter what you call it, this underused cool weather annual is a terrific addition to your flower beds and containers. In this article, I’ll share plenty of growing tips and care info for this beautiful flower.
