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Salpiglossis sinuata 'Black Trumpets'
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Pollinators
- Perfect for Pots
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow
The plushest, lushest, richest crimson black velvet flower, with mint green buds
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Pollinators
- Perfect for Pots
Product details
- Type
- Half-Hardy Annual
- Position
- Container Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- June - September
- Height
- 75cm (30in)
- Common name
- Velvet Trumpet Flower
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 15cm (6in)
- Cultivation
- Sow indoors, February-April, in pots or trays of seed compost, sprinkle seed and press gently onto the surface. Cover the trays with black plastic or cardboard or place in an airing cupboard until seedlings appear to exclude light.
Care Tips
For best results, provide a rich, light, well-drained soil in full sun. May require support. Pick or remove dead flowers to prolong flowering. Thrives also grown under glass.
Flowering Time
June - September
