Salpiglossis Mixed

Salpiglossis Mixed — variety description

Salpiglossis Mixed (Salpiglossis sinuata) is an annual flower of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Salpiglossis is an exotic garden plant of the family Solanaceae (Nightshade family) brought to Europe from Chile.

The plant has a tall, branched, downy stem that flowers with funnel-shaped blooms resembling an orchid in colour, with dark brownish veining.

Colour mix – pink, pale mauve, purple, scarlet, golden, blue-violet, lavender-lilac and soft brown flowers.

Salpiglossis has velvety funnels with netted veining — an exotic accent in the bed.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 78%
• Seeds per packet: 765–1035 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: April and May; seedlings or direct
• Flowering: July – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Salpiglossis Mixed

Salpiglossis Mixed seeds are sown in April and May. The plants flower from July to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Salpiglossis Mixed

• Sowing method: seedlings or direct
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Salpiglossis seeds are sown in April-May, once the danger of frost has passed. Sowing depth: Cover the seed with a thin layer of soil – about 0.5 cm, without pressing it down. Young plants are planted 15-20 cm apart. In good conditions of warmth and moisture, the seedlings germinate in about two weeks. Watering: Keep the soil constantly moist, but do not overwater, so that the roots of Salpiglossis, which are very sensitive, do not become waterlogged. Feeding: The plant has a great need for nutrients, so you can feed once every two weeks with a liquid general-purpose fertiliser.

Sow for seedlings in March.

Flowering and uses

Flowers in July–September.

Frequently asked questions

When should Salpiglossis Mixed be sown?

The recommended sowing months are April and May. Sowing method: seedlings or direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 765–1035 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 78%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.