Sow salpiglossis indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seed ¼ inch deep in seed starting formula. Be sure to cover and keep away from the light until the seeds germinate, as salpiglossis needs darkness in order to germinate. Keep the soil moist at 70-75 degrees F.
Is Salpiglossis a perennial?
Painted tongue plants (Salpiglossis sinuata) are upright annuals with trumpet-shaped, petunia-like blooms.
Is Zinnia an annual?
In fact, they're one of the best flowers that smart gardeners can put to work in their gardens. Zinnias work fast. If there's an easier flower to grow, we'd like to know about it. Zinnias are annuals, meaning that they go from seed to flower to seed quickly.