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Salpiglossis sinuata

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
sal-pih-GLOSS-iss sin-yoo-AH-tah
Description

Cool weather annual that performs best in areas with cool summer temperatures. Plant in full sun. In hot summer climates, consider a site with some afternoon shade. Put mulch around the plants so the roots remain cool. It may decline with high temperatures.

Plants are easily grown in moderately fertile but consistently moist soil. Water moderately but do not let the soil dry out. The soil must have good drainage as the plant dislikes wet feet. Fertilize lightly as the plant is sensitive to nitrogen.

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Taller plants may need staking. Good cut flower. 

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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#cutting garden
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#cutting garden
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Salpiglossis
    Species:
    sinuata
    Family:
    Solanaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Annual
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Central & Southern Chile to Western Central Argentina
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Annual
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    Less than 12 inches
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Blue
    Gold/Yellow
    Pink
    Purple/Lavender
    Red/Burgundy
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Good Cut
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Funnel
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    Funnel-shaped, wide-throated, 5-lobed flowers (to 2” wide) in clusters with marbling or contrasting veins in different colors. Flowers bloom from summer to frost in cool climates.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Shape:
    Lanceolate
    Leaf Margin:
    Sinuate
    Undulate
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Length:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Lanceolate green leaves (to 4” long) with wavy margins. Leaves and stems are typically hairy and sticky.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Hanging Baskets
    Naturalized Area
    Landscape Theme:
    Cutting Garden
    Attracts:
    Butterflies
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Dry Soil
    Heat