About
Royale Series are upright annuals to 60cm, with flowers to 5cm across, in shades of yellow, red, orange and purple, often with yellow veining.
About the genus
Salpiglossis are bushy annuals with simple, sticky-hairy leaves and showy funnel-shaped flowers in a wide range of colours in summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Bedding
HabitBushy, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationDoes best during warm summers in a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a site that is sunny and sheltered from cold winds, this variety is compact enough for a container plant either outside or under glass
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds and root rot