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Superbissima Blend Salpiglossis Seeds

Superbissima Blend Salpiglossis 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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(~960 seeds)

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Variety Info

Family: Solanaceae

Native: Chile

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer

Plant Dimensions: 24"ā€“36" tall

Variety Info: 2"ā€“2 Ā½" flowers in colors of red, scarlet, blue, yellow, white, and chocolate with contrasting veins.

Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower

Non GMO Project

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 coolā€“season blooms.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 12ā€“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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3.8
Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars
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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
  • Diane
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    5/9/22
    1 Star

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

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  • Jeanne S.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/9/22
    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.

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  • O. P.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5/9/22
    4 Stars

    These flowers are beautiful! The color patterns remind me of sparkling stained glass windows. I would give them 5 stars except they are a bit tricky to grow and slugs and snails LOVE the young plants.

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  • Christy
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/9/22
    5 Stars

    My salpiglossis started producing a variety of colors later in the season. Beautiful!

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  • Andrea
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/9/22
    5 Stars

    I found out about these beautiful flowers from a winter sow group. I've been growing them every year since. They're wonderful to grow in pots mixed with other plants. I've only grown them via the winter sow method and have had excellent results. Zone 5B

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