Nicotiana alata
tobacco plant
- 5 × seedlings | jumbo
- £8.99 £1.80 each
- sold out
- 10 + 5 FREE seedlings | jumbo
- £17.98 £1.20 each
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting ompost for containers
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: May to October
- Hardiness: tender (needs frost protection)
Masses of showy, five-petalled flowers in stunning white appear from May to October, known for their wonderful heady perfume at night. Easy-to-grow, they're ideal for a sunny mixed or annual border on a moist, but well-drained site.
Plant Nicotiana alata near seating areas or pathways to fully enjoy their evening fragrance.
Plant Nicotiana alata near seating areas or pathways to fully enjoy their evening fragrance.
Protect from frost, keep the soil or compost moist by watering regularly during dry spells and feed with a balanced fertiliser every fourteen days.
Although usually grown as an annual, plants that are protected with a dry mulch may survive mild winters where temperatures only occasionally fall below -5C (23F).
Although usually grown as an annual, plants that are protected with a dry mulch may survive mild winters where temperatures only occasionally fall below -5C (23F).
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; avoid skin contact
Goes well with
Biofleece plastic free plant fleece - 30gsm
2.1m × 10m
£20.99
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