nicotiana plant seeds Marshmallow Nicotiana

nicotiana plant seeds Marshmallow NicotianaAn interesting cultivar as each flower fades giving the effect of three colors on individual plants. Masses of rosy red, pink, and white ever changing, sweetly scented tubular flowers are poised above the wiry stalks with a gracefulness that only nicotiana can provide in the garden. Grows to 4 feet. 100 seeds PLANTING Nicotiana mutabilis Annual Germination: 7 10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70 75F Seed Planting Depth: Sow on

An interesting cultivar as each flower fades giving the effect of three colors on individual plants. Masses of rosy red, pink, and white ever-changing, sweetly scented tubular flowers are poised above the wiry stalks with a gracefulness that only nicotiana can provide in the garden. Grows to 4 feet.

 

100 seeds

 

 

PLANTING

Nicotiana mutabilis

Annual

Germination: 7-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface, seeds need light to germinate.

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost, 10-12" apart. 

Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow after last frost, Sow lightly and thin to 10-12" apart. 

Growth Habit: Upright

Height and Width:  48" by 12"

Spacing: 10-12"

Light Needs:  Shade to sun

Soil Needs: Rich, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: 75-90 days

Uses:  Flower beds, containers, attracts pollinators and beneficials

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.  Cut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production. Reseeds easily.