White Perfume Flowering Tobacco Plants From Flower Seeds

Nicotiana Seeds - White

100 Seeds
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4.99
200 Seeds
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8.99

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

5 - 10

HEIGHT

16 - 20 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Normal, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

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Nicotiana (Nicotiana x Sandrea Perfume White) - 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 white, 2 inch flowers fill your summer evenings with an intoxicating perfume.
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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 White) - 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 white, 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 white 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.

Common Questions

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Can I grow nicotiana in a container?

A

Yes, smaller varieties are perfect for containers.

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Is nicotiana a good pollinator plant?

A

Yes, nicotiana attracts butterflies, moths and hummingbirds to the garden.

Q

Is nicotiana fragrant?

A

Yes, it has a lovely fragrance reminiscent of jasmine and makes a fine cut flower.

Q

Will nicotiana hurt pollinators since it is related to neonicotenoids?

A

No, the neonicotenoids used in pesticides is a synthetic form.

Q

Should I not plant nicotiana near tomatoes?

A

We do not recommend planting nicotiana near tomatoes to avoid possible disease issues.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my flowers?

A

To encourage more branching and flowers pinch off the tips of the first flower spikes. Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms and reduce self-seeding.

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