Fragrant tubular flowers on tall dramatic plants. Ideal for spot planting or as an elegant border backdrop.
Features: Fragrant, tubular flowers on tall dramatic plants.
Sowing Guide - Indoors: Sow indoors, a warm kitchen windowsill is all you need for starting these seeds. Sow thinly on the surface of a tray of pre-watered compost. Place in a warm, light position. A temperature of 15-20oC (60-68oF) is ideal. Keep the compost moist. The tray can be covered with clingfilm to preserve humidity, but remove when seedlings appear. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2") apart to other trays when large enough to handle. (Always handle by a leaf, never by a stem.) Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts) before planting out 45cm (18") apart, when frosts are over.
Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
Position: Part shade
Hints & Tips: The seed of nicotiana is very small, for easier sowing, mix with a little dry sand.
