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Nicotiana knightiana

Nicotiana knightiana

A subtle, classy, delicate ‘bedding’ plant, not delicate in its stature but in the airy vertical emphasis it gives to a bed.
1

10 seedlings

6 x 9cm pots

DELIVERY INFORMATION
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sow Under Cover
Direct Sow
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Half-Hardy Annual
Position
Border (Back), Back (Middle)
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
June - October
Height
1.5m (5ft)
Common name
Tobacco Plant
Moisture
Moist but Well-drained
Aspect
Part Shade
Spread
90cm (36in)
Cultivation
Sow under cover in spring. Sow thinly into trays of seed compost, cover lightly. Keep moist and warm. Prick out and pot on into individual pots to grow on. Harden off and plant out after the last frosts.

Description

A subtle, classy, delicate ‘bedding’ plant, not delicate in its stature (it stands over 5 ft tall) but in the airy vertical emphasis it gives to a bed. This self-seeds through our dahlias every year and we love it.

Care Tips

Deadhead spent blooms regularly to prolong flowering. Handle with care as nicotiana may cause a skin or eye irritation. Harmful if ingested.