Painted Tongue ‘Gloomy Rival’
Salpiglossis sinuata
Description
Tall, wiry stems are covered in outward-facing, petunia-shaped blooms. This moody variety is pale smoky-lavender with chocolate-and-gold-streaked throats. This beauty has a very old world feel to it and blooms over a long period of time.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 10 weeks before last frost; transplant out once the weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when 1 to 2 flowers on a stem are open. Foliage is sticky so wear gloves when picking. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.
Details
Description
Tall, wiry stems are covered in outward-facing, petunia-shaped blooms. This moody variety is pale smoky-lavender with chocolate-and-gold-streaked throats. This beauty has a very old world feel to it and blooms over a long period of time.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 10 weeks before last frost; transplant out once the weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when 1 to 2 flowers on a stem are open. Foliage is sticky so wear gloves when picking. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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