Salpiglossis, Royale Purple Bicolor

Salpiglossis, Royale Purple Bicolor
Cottage garden favorite that adds a colorful impact to beds, borders and vases.
Those with a passing acquaintance with Latin will recognize that salpiglossis means “painted tongue”. You have never seen more prettily painted tongues than these astonishing deep purple and red 2½ flower heads with golden veins. Blooming floriferously in the early spring, this sensuous new shade of the petunia cousin—with open-faced, trumpetlike flowers—is perfect for combination window boxes, planters and as vase-ready cut flowers. Growing up to 14″, this cottage garden standard-bearer offers vertical and colorful impact in beds and borders.

LifeCycle: Annual
Uses: Beds, Container, Cut Flowers
Sun: Full Sun
Height: 10-14 inches
Spread: 6-10 inches
Sowing Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
Bloom Duration: 8 weeks

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