I've grown various different nicotianas and always come back to this one as being the best 'non-species' for its combination of attractiv...Read Moree flowers and lovely scent. The fact that the flowers remain open during the day but still retain the typical scent during the evening and night makes it a winner as far as I'm concerned. I've always found it easy to grow and robust.
OC, CA & Twin Lakes IA, IA (Zone 4b) | March 2003 | positive
Surface sow on good compost, moist but not wet, late winter to early spring and seal in a plastic bag; Germinates in 7-20 days at 70F. Do...Read More not exclude light. Transplant when big enough to handle and grow on in cooler conditions. When ready to move outside, gradually acclimate for 10-15 days. Plant 12" apart.
Prone to attack by greenfly & other aphids.
At one point they did not get watered enough and were laying over looking dead. After watering they perked right back up.
I've grown various different nicotianas and always come back to this one as being the best 'non-species' for its combination of attractiv...Read More
Surface sow on good compost, moist but not wet, late winter to early spring and seal in a plastic bag; Germinates in 7-20 days at 70F. Do...Read More
The flowers remain open all day. Fragrance is more intense at night.