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Nicotiana
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Modern breeding has made these relatives of tobacco plants more compact. They produce their star shaped flowers from spring through to autumn and will flower for months in a sunny position. Keep nicotiana moist while establishing, but then they will tolerate dry periods. Trim spent flower spikes to encourage more.
Timing:
Plant from early spring to summer to flower in spring through summer. Will flower 6-8 weeks after planting.
Positioning:
Full sun to part-shade.
Height:
20-25cm, taller varieties to 40-50cm
Planting Distance:
25-30cm
Colour:
Mixes and separates of crimson, salmon, lime green, pinks and white.
Use:
Bedding, mass displays, cottage gardens, (large) containers.
