Ornamental tobacco - Nicotiana x hybrida 'Bronze Queen'

The ornamental tobacco 'Bronze Queen' is a special nightshade plant with striking red and chocolate tones. The upright, branched plant is a wonderful cut flower. The 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. It should never 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: 2-3 cm
Flowering time: June to October

Soil: Loose, permeable
Fertilization: With compost
Location: Sunny/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. 50 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.