This was planted from seed last spring and started under growlights. They need darkness to germinate.
by Zarebeth May 8, 2005 10:56 PM
Here is a closeup of the bloom. The color is very intense.
by Zarebeth May 9, 2005 10:56 PM
Thought I would add one in full bloom...
by Zarebeth May 14, 2005 10:56 PM
'Kew Blue' was easy to grow from seed. Seedling roots are very small and delicate, though, so it is best to thin them out early.
by gregr18 May 22, 2006 11:11 PM
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by sunnyg Jun 23, 2010 6:45 PM
Vancouver, BC - Stanley Park Rose Garden
by growin Aug 8, 2011 11:23 PM
Vancouver, BC - Stanley Park
by growin Aug 9, 2011 12:10 AM
Dramatic, velvety, intense purple-blue, funnel shaped flowers are beautifully veined with gold.
by AnniesAnnuals Aug 25, 2011 12:37 PM
To 2’ tall & 1’ wide, Salpiglossis is extremely floriferous & long blooming - Spring thru Summer if dead-headed.
by AnniesAnnuals Aug 25, 2011 12:38 PM