Nicotiana sylvestris

Nicotiana sylvestris

Nicotiana sylvestris

Hardy Annual

  • Flowers: Mid Summer to Autumn
  • Position: Sun or part shade
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Height: 6 feet
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cottage Garden

Description

This imposing half hardy annual has stout spikes bearing a cascading head of fragrant 3½in long white blooms. It grows to a height of 90-120cm (36-48in) making it an excellent subject for the border. Occasionally a short lived perennial in a warm sheltered site. Flowers summer to autumn. Height 90-120cm (36-48in).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost

Sow on the surface of a good well draining seed sowing mix. Make sure that the sowing mix is moist but not wet and seal in a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 10-20 days at 21C (70F). Do not exclude light which is beneficial to germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 60cm (24in) apart in sun or part shade on rich well drained soil.

Caution

Harmful if eaten.