Salpiglossis, Painted Tongue 'Bolero'

Salpiglossissinuata

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salpiglossis (sal-pee-GLOSS-iss)
Species
sinuata (sin-yoo-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Seward, Alaska

Boise, Idaho

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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(Zone 6a) | July 2009 | positive

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