Salpiglossis Sinuata F1 Royale Mix

Salpiglossis Sinuata F1 Royale Mix Seed

(Painted Tongue — Velvet Trumpet Flower)

Salpiglossis sinuata F1 Royale Mix is one of the most exotic and visually distinctive annuals available in the ornamental seed market. Royale Mix is a compact F1 hybrid series bred to replace and improve upon older salpiglossis lines, offering superior uniformity, stronger branching, and a more reliable color range than standard open-pollinated varieties.

Salpiglossis sinuata is commonly known as Painted Tongue or Velvet Trumpet Flower — names that describe its two most defining qualities. The flowers are large, trumpet-shaped blooms of 3–4 cm across with five broad, velvety lobes that carry a rich, luxurious texture unlike most annual flowers. Each bloom is painted with intricate marbled veining in a contrasting color, so that no two flowers appear entirely identical. The overall effect is of extraordinary decorative complexity compressed into a relatively small flower — rich, jewel-toned, and immediately captivating.

Royale Mix brings together 10 exotic colors in one balanced mixture, including orange, deep violet, soft pink, burgundy, cream, yellow, purple, red, mahogany, and striking bicolors. All share the characteristic marbled veining that makes salpiglossis so distinctive in the garden and in fresh cut flower arrangements.

Salpiglossis sinuata is a cool-season annual native to Chile and Argentina. It performs best in mild temperatures and dislikes intense summer heat. In Gulf conditions it excels as a winter annual, delivering its full ornamental display during the cool months from late autumn through spring.

Variety Details

• Seed type: Pelleted
• Series: Royale Mix
• Hybrid type: F1 Hybrid
• Common names: Painted Tongue, Velvet Trumpet Flower
• Family: Solanaceae
• Type: Cool-season annual
• Germination requirement: Darkness required

Key Features

• F1 hybrid with superior uniformity, vigor, and branching over standard varieties.
• 10 exotic colors including orange, violet, pink, burgundy, cream, yellow, and bicolors.
• Intricate marbled veining on every bloom — each flower uniquely patterned.
• Compact branching habit of 30–40 cm — ideal for containers and borders.
• Excellent fresh cut flower with good vase life.
• Suitable for mixed borders, patio containers, and cutting gardens.

Plant Information

• Height: 30–40 cm
• Spread: 25–30 cm
• Plant type: Annual (cool season)
• Hybrid type: F1
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost
• Water: Moderate — keep consistently moist
• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart
• Family: Solanaceae (same family as tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants)

Seed Germination

• Seed depth: Cover lightly — approximately 3–5 mm
• Germination time: 14–21 days
• Ideal germination temperature: 18–22°C
• Important: Salpiglossis sinuata requires complete darkness to germinate.
• After sowing, cover seeds and ensure no light reaches the germination medium.
• Check daily and move immediately to a bright position as soon as seedlings emerge.

Growing Tips

• Sow Salpiglossis sinuata F1 Royale Mix seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before intended transplanting date.
• Cover seeds with approximately 3–5 mm of compost and ensure complete darkness during germination.
• Maintain even moisture at 18–22°C. Germination can take 2–3 weeks — patience is important as Royale Mix seeds may be slow to emerge.
• Once germinated, move seedlings immediately to a bright position. Grow on at 12–15°C to keep plants compact and prevent stretching.
• Transplant into individual 9–10 cm pots when large enough to handle.
• Salpiglossis dislikes root disturbance, so peat pots or plug trays that can be transplanted without disturbing roots are recommended.
• When plants reach 10 cm height, pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushy, well-branched plants and increase flower production.
• Space plants 25–30 cm apart in a sunny to lightly shaded, well-drained position enriched with compost.
• Salpiglossis sinuata Royale Mix performs best in cool conditions — in Gulf climates, avoid exposed positions that receive intense midday sun during the warmer months of the season.
• Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture.
• Apply a mulch layer around plants to keep roots cool and retain soil moisture.
• Feed every two to three weeks with a balanced flowering fertilizer.
• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to maintain continuous flowering throughout the season.
• Taller plants may benefit from light support in exposed positions.
• For cut flower production, harvest Salpiglossis sinuata F1 Royale Mix stems when blooms are approximately half open and place immediately into cool water.

Gulf Planting Season

• Best sowing time in the Gulf: September – October (indoor nursery)
• Transplanting: October – November
• Expected flowering: December – March

Garden and Floral Uses

• Fresh cut flower production
• Mixed borders as a focal flower
• Containers and decorative pots
• Cottage and informal garden planting
• Cutting gardens
• Combined with cool-season annuals such as stocks, scabiosa, and statice