Nicotiana, Flowering Tobacco 'Sensation'

Nicotianax sanderae

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)
Species
x sanderae (SAN-der-ay)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Seward, Alaska

Citrus Heights, California

Brandon, Mississippi

Winnsboro, South Carolina

Ogden, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | March 2003 | positive

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

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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

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

The flowers remain open all day. Fragrance is more intense at night.

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