Painted Tongue - Grandiflora Mix (3.5" pot)
Annual. Flamboyant pigments and vivid veins add a thrilling element to any border or container. Group multiple plants together and watch each open to reveal a unique kaleidoscope of colours.
An old-fashioned flower, Painted Tongues are one of modern gardening’s best-kept secrets. Underappreciated and overlooked for far too long in favour of their more popular cousin, the petunia, once you discover these mesmerizing blooms you’ll never be want to be without them again! A Chilean native, their upright growth habit and large, trumpet flowers makes them a striking feature in borders and containers. Low-growing annuals make excellent companions to both cool their roots and surround their rather untidy feet. Plants benefit from staking. Deadheading spent blooms will ensure highest flower production. They do not like hot, dry conditions, making them ideal for our cool summers on the maritime coast. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil and fertilize every two weeks.
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. Flamboyant pigments and vivid veins add a thrilling element to any border or container. Group multiple plants together and watch each open to reveal a unique kaleidoscope of colours.
An old-fashioned flower, Painted Tongues are one of modern gardening’s best-kept secrets. Underappreciated and overlooked for far too long in favour of their more popular cousin, the petunia, once you discover these mesmerizing blooms you’ll never be want to be without them again! A Chilean native, their upright growth habit and large, trumpet flowers makes them a striking feature in borders and containers. Low-growing annuals make excellent companions to both cool their roots and surround their rather untidy feet. Plants benefit from staking. Deadheading spent blooms will ensure highest flower production. They do not like hot, dry conditions, making them ideal for our cool summers on the maritime coast. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil and fertilize every two weeks.
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. Flamboyant pigments and vivid veins add a thrilling element to any border or container. Group multiple plants together and watch each open to reveal a unique kaleidoscope of colours.
An old-fashioned flower, Painted Tongues are one of modern gardening’s best-kept secrets. Underappreciated and overlooked for far too long in favour of their more popular cousin, the petunia, once you discover these mesmerizing blooms you’ll never be want to be without them again! A Chilean native, their upright growth habit and large, trumpet flowers makes them a striking feature in borders and containers. Low-growing annuals make excellent companions to both cool their roots and surround their rather untidy feet. Plants benefit from staking. Deadheading spent blooms will ensure highest flower production. They do not like hot, dry conditions, making them ideal for our cool summers on the maritime coast. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil and fertilize every two weeks.
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 12”
Companion Plants
Pair the boldness of ‘Grandiflora Mix’ with an array of soft flowers for a simple, elegant design:
