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An armload of Painted Tongue Gloomy Rival
An armload of Painted Tongue Gloomy Rival
Painted Tongue Gloomy Rival growing in the field
A close up of Painted Tongue Gloomy Rival
A bunch of Painted Tongue Gloomy Rival

Painted Tongue ‘Gloomy Rival’

Salpiglossis sinuata

Features

  • Cut-and-come-again
  • Heat-loving
  • Suitable for containers

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

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

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.

Sources

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