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Nicotiana Seeds - Red
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Nicotiana (Nicotiana x Sandrea Perfume Red) - Flowering Tobacco is a sun-loving, versatile plant with a lovely aroma. Nicotiana is easily propagated by flower seeds, and whether grown in a container or in the landscape, this plant is very showy and easy to grow.MORE NICOTIANA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
5 - 10
HEIGHT
16 - 20 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Normal, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
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 seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
14 inches
Nicotiana (Nicotiana x Sandrea Perfume Red) - Flowering Tobacco is a sun-loving, versatile plant with a lovely aroma. Nicotiana is easily propagated by flower seeds, and whether grown in a container or in the landscape, this plant is very showy and easy to grow. Upward facing, star-shaped, frosted red, 2 inch flowers fill your summer evenings with an intoxicating perfume. The 20 inch tall, heat tolerant plants are heavy blooming, widely adapted and easy to grow. Plant Perfume red nicotianas in full sun or part shade near patios, decks, or under windows to best enjoy their sweet smell. This variety was bred for improved disease tolerance and garden performance, Perfume is a breakthrough in the suitability of Nicotiana for landscape use. Vigorous well branched plants with a mass of upward facing blooms thrive Summer long.
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 flower seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed. The plant will easily bloom within 10 - 12 weeks after sowing the Jasmine Tobacco seeds. It requires average water, good soil, and balanced fertilizer during the blooming season. In many areas, if the Nicotiana plant is cut back in the fall, it will come back the next spring just like a perennial.