Salpiglossis sinuata Royale Red Bicolor F1 | Velvet Trumpet Flower | Pelleted

Salpiglossis sinuata Royale Red Bicolor F1

Velvet Trumpet Flower · Painted Tongue · Pelleted seed

Royale Red Bicolor F1 is a novel, striking salpiglossis with dramatic velvet-textured, red bicolour blooms marked by bright veining - unlike anything else among seed-grown annuals. Large, trumpet-like flowers are produced in abundance on upright, bushy plants, making this variety a standout for cut flowers, borders, and containers.

Bred for uniformity and strong garden performance, Royale delivers reliable results for both professional growers and home gardeners. Pelleted seed ensures easy, accurate sowing.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Salpiglossis sinuata
• Common name: Painted Tongue / Velvet Trumpet Flower
• Series: Royale
• Colour: Red bicolor with pronounced veining
• Botanical category: Annual
• Habit: Upright, bushy
• Height: ~45 cm
• Height category: Medium
• Use: Bedding plant, cut flower, containers, borders, landscaping
• Exposure: Full sun

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