A standout in soft lime-green, this scented tobacco is a pollinator magnet and garden glow-up in one. Long-lasting blooms, evening fragrance, and striking colour make it a favourite for cutting and borders alike.
When to Sow: Feb- Mar
HOW TO SOW NICOTIANA :
Sow on the surface of moist seed compost, pressing seeds lightly into place but not covering them and cover in a fine layer of vermiculite. Maintain a temperature of 15–20 °C and keep moist until germination - the use of a propagation lid will help. Prick out seedlings as soon as they are large enough to handle, pot on, and harden off before planting outside after frost has passed.
- Classification: Half-hardy annual
- Expert Level: Easy to Grow
- Germination Time : 1-2 Weeks
- Flowering Time: Jul - Sep
- Site: Full Sun/ Partial Shade
- Soil Type: Loam/ Sand/ Chalk
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
- Use: Cut Flowers, Striking in borders, containers, and evening gardens. Attracts night-flying pollinators.
- Harvesting: Cut when one-third of the flowers on a stem are open
- Days to Maturity: 90days
- Vase Life: 7 Days
- Height:45-60cm
- Plant Spacing: 30cm
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