Tobacco Plant : Nicotiana sylvestris
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Tobacco Plant : Nicotiana sylvestris
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Flower
Hardy Annual
Flowers:
Mid Summer to Autumn
Height:
4 feet
Position:
Sun or Partial Shade
Ideal For:
Bedding, Border, Cottage Garden
Germination:
Easy
Aftercare:
Easy
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.
Sowing Instructions
Sow on the surface of a good free draining seed compost from late winter to early spring. Make sure the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene 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 acclimatise 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 |
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