Salpiglossis, Painted Tongue 'Chocolate Royale'

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
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

El Sobrante, California

Richmond, California

Rohnert Park, California

Salinas, California

San Francisco, California

San Jose, California(2 reports)

Santa Clara, California

Loveland, Colorado

Boise, Idaho

Averill Park, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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R
Boise, ID | November 2014 | positive

I LOVE this plant! One of the few I have found that continues to bloom reliably all summer on my shady, north-facing front porch.

J
San Francisco, CA (Zone 10a) | April 2007 | positive

I have had this plant growing in my San Francisco (zone 10a) garden for two years now - the same plant! And it looks like it's even formi...Read More

W
Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | September 2002 | positive

Chocolate Royale is a deep umber/purple. The blooms are best displayed with white flowers or against a white wall, lest they get "lost" i...Read More

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