A close up of Cafe Au Lait salpiglossis blooms on a white background.
A bouquet of Cafe Au Lait Salpiglossis in a clay pot on a white background.
Close-up Cafe Au Lait Salpiglossis on white background.
A trio of Cafe Au Lait Salpiglossis blooms in a coffee mug filled with coffee beans.
A bouquet of Cafe Au Lait Salpiglossis flowers in a coffee mug.
A close up of Cafe Au Lait salpiglossis blooms on a white background.
A bouquet of Cafe Au Lait Salpiglossis in a clay pot on a white background.
Close-up Cafe Au Lait Salpiglossis on white background.
A trio of Cafe Au Lait Salpiglossis blooms in a coffee mug filled with coffee beans.
A bouquet of Cafe Au Lait Salpiglossis flowers in a coffee mug.

Salpiglossis Seeds,
Cafe Au Lait

SKU: #FL355Min. seed count: 100
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Description

These beautiful blooms are a striking departure from the typical flower colors. The petals come in a range of coffee tones, from mocha to light roast caramel, with a golden throat. Stunning 2-inch trumpet flowers are set atop stout, 8- to 12-inch stems. Plants are best suited to containers and the front of the bed or border, and they look especially stunning when planted closely (4 inches apart is best). Pelleted seed.

Growing Tips: Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Barely cover, as light aids germination. Cold stratification for 2 weeks will improve germination. Plantings every 2-3 weeks until midsummer provide the best blooms. May require support.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Salpiglossis sinuata
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
10–12
Days to Maturity
80–90
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
9–15 in.
Ideal Temperature
65–70°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

Cafe Au Lait is the short, container-scale salpiglossis, and the seed comes pelleted so the tiny seed is easy to space. Start it indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost, or direct seed outdoors after the last frost. Surface sow and barely cover the seed, as light aids germination; sprouting takes about 10 to 12 days at 70 to 75 F. Plants are not frost hardy, so set them out only once frost danger has passed, 9 to 15 inches apart, and expect blooms in 80 to 90 days.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 14-21 days.
  • Surface sow seeds but cover either with a layer of soil or cardboard until just germinated, as the small seeds need darkness in order to germinate.
  • Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost or direct seed outdoors after last frost.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 70-75 F.

How to Grow

  • Prefers full sun and mild summer weather; they cannot handle extreme heat and humidity.
  • A fairly drought-tolerant plant; do not over water.
  • Space plants 9-12 inches apart.
  • Provide rich, well-drained soil.
  • Deadhead to encourage continued blooming.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • A fairly pest-free plant, but sometimes bothered by aphids.
  • Treat aphids with organic insecticidal soap.

How to Save Seeds

  • Seeds are quite small and contained within a capsule.
  • Harvest capsules when brown and dry, before the capsules shatter.

FAQ

Does Cafe Au Lait seed need light to germinate?

Yes. Light aids germination, so barely cover the pelleted seed rather than burying it. Seedlings appear in about 10 to 12 days at 70 to 75 F.

How closely should I plant it?

Space plants 9 to 15 inches apart in a bed or border, though they look especially stunning planted closely, about 4 inches apart, for a massed container display. Because the stems are only 8 to 12 inches tall, this is the salpiglossis for containers and the front edge of a bed or border rather than the middle of a planting.

What do the flowers look like?

Stunning 2-inch trumpets in coffee tones, from mocha to light roast caramel, each with a golden throat, carried on stout 8- to 12-inch stems. Deadhead to keep the blooms coming, and do not overwater; salpiglossis is fairly drought tolerant and dislikes extreme heat and humidity.
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