200+ Mix Nicotiana Alata Flower Seeds-Tube shaped Sweet-Scented Flower-Dwarf Winged Tobacco-Nicotiana Alata--B496-Annual
This plant is free-flowering and sun-loving with blooms that continue from early summer to fall. This profusely blooming, vigorous plant sets hundreds of blooms which are nearly 2 inches in diameter. The unique color and bloom power make this Nicotiana plant a winner for every gardener. It will reach 20 inches high and spreads about 12 - 18 inches wide, and every inch is packed with crimson blooms. The foliage of Nicotiana plants resists disease, so it looks as good in October as it did in May. Flowering Tobacco care includes deadheading the spent blooms and light trimming to promote more blooming. Red Flowering Tobacco plants will drop their seed for next year.
GROWING NICOTIANA ALATA- Sow Nicotiana seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost. Press the flower seeds into the starter mix, but do not cover. Or directly sow Nicotiana seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed. The plant will easily bloom within 10 - 12 weeks after sowing the Nicotiana flower seed. It requires average water, good soil, and balanced fertilizer during the blooming season.
Nicotiana Alata is a sun-lover, and looks great in containers even when they're crowded. Many gardeners like to plant Nicotiana Flowering Tobacco beneath a window or near the patio because the heavenly scent is just irresistible on a warm summer evening. Adding to the charm of Flowering Tobacco plants are the butterflies and hummingbirds that frequent the scented blooms.
Season: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10
Height: 20 inches
Temperature: 70 - 75F (23 C)
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 14 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Mix Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Normal, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
