Ornamental tobacco - Nicotiana alata 'Grandiflora'

The ornamental tobacco 'Grandiflora' is a charming and fragrant plant characterized by its particularly large flowers in loosely arranged inflorescences. The color palette ranges from pure white to delicate pink to a soft lavender shade, creating an attractive contrast to the dark green foliage. This ornamental tobacco has a very long flowering period and, if sown in March, displays its flowers as early as June. In the garden, its scent attracts moths, which in turn are food for bats. This ornamental tobacco is, as the name suggests, purely decorative. Under no circumstances should it be smoked or chewed, as this is poisonous!

Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: From March
Sowing outdoors: from May
Germination time: 14-21 days at 20°C
Sowing depth: Cover with a maximum of 0.5 cm of soil

Height: 70 cm
Planting distance: 30 cm
Flower size: 5 cm
Flowering time: June to October

Soil: Loose, permeable soil
Fertilization: Compost
Location: Sun/partial shade
Water consumption: Medium

Growing tips:
Ornamental tobacco germinates in light and should only be lightly covered with seed compost to prevent the seeds from drying out. It is sensitive to frost and should only be planted after the Ice Saints in mid-May. Dead flowers should be removed regularly. Complete pruning after the first bloom allows for a second bloom in the fall.

Cut flower:
Ornamental tobacco is best harvested when the flowers are half-open. The water should be changed regularly to ensure long-lasting enjoyment.

Use:
cut flower
Potted plant
dried flower

Bag contents :
approx. 200 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.