Salpiglossis sinuata Tora Blue F1 | Velvet Trumpet Flower | Pelleted

Salpiglossis sinuata Tora Blue F1 |

Velvet Trumpet Flower · Painted Tongue · Pelleted seed

Salpiglossis sinuata Tora Blue F1, commonly known as Painted Tongue, is a striking annual with dramatic, trumpet-shaped flowers in rich violet-blue tones. Each bloom features a warm yellow-to-bronze centre, intricately highlighted with dark purple veins, creating a hand-painted, almost velvety effect.

This compact yet eye-catching variety is easy to grow and flowers generously throughout summer. Ideal for flower beds, borders, containers, and also highly valued as a cut flower, where it adds depth and contrast to bouquets.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Salpiglossis sinuata
• Common name: Painted Tongue / Velvet Trumpet Flower
• Series: Tora Blue F1
• Colour: Violet / blue petals, yellow-bronze centre, dark purple veining
• Botanical category: Annual
• Flower size: approx. 5 cm diameter
• Flowering period: July – September
• Height: approx. 45–50 cm
• Spread: approx. 30 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 25 cm
• Light preference: Sun to partial shade
• Use: Bedding, containers, cut flowers
  

Growing & Production Information

• Seed type: Pelleted
• Germination rate: ~85%
• Days to germination: 14–30 days
• Propagation temperature: 18–25 °C
• Pot size: 11–15 cm
• Crop time after potting: ~8–10 weeks
• Garden size: ~25–30 cm W × 45–50 cm H

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors:
  Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost.
  Cover lightly with a fine layer of vermiculite.

• Transplanting:
  Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 8 cm pots.
  Grow on in cooler conditions to maintain compact growth.

• Planting out:
  Acclimatise and plant outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
  Spacing: ~30 cm between plants.

Flowering & Care

• Flowering period: July–September
• Pinching: Pinch out growing tips to encourage a bushier plant
• Feeding & watering: Feed and water regularly
• Support: May require light staking
• Deadheading: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
• Seed saving: Allow some blooms to set seed; clean seed can be sown the following year

Why Grow Royale Red Bicolor F1?

• Unique, velvet-textured flowers with striking veining
• Excellent colour impact for beds, containers, and bouquets
• Upright, well-branched habit
• Reliable performance from pelleted seed
• Suitable for both professional and hobby growers