Many varieties are highly fragrant, though generally at night, so plant near a window or patio where the sweet scent can be most enjoyed. Nicotianas are easy to grow, but do best in rich soil in full sun. Amending with organic matter will help improve soil. Although relatively drought-tolerant, Nicotianas do appreciate regular watering, and a few applications of an organic flower fertilizer will keep plants in bloom all season. Most Nicotiana species are true perennials in their native climates, but rarely overwinter in Pacific Northwest gardens.
However, they are very easy to start from seed. Please note that all parts of Nicotiana plants are toxic if ingested, so keep away from nibbling pets or children. Nicotiana alata is the species from which most of the modern hybrids are derived. Graceful and airy, it will grow to a bushy 5' tall and produce masses of highly scented flowers. The true species has greenish-white flowers, but many cultivars are available in a range of colors. Upright, ' tall by ' wide.
Long, bare stems hold sprays of small, green and yellow, upward-facing tubular flowers. Tall, bushy tender perennial, ' tall by 3' wide. Fragrant flowers start out white and fade to shades of pink. Loved by hummingbirds. Masses of tubular, fragrant white flowers hang in clusters.
This is the species grown for smoking tobacco, though it is used medicinally by some professional herbalists. Nodding, tubular flowers are a unique shade of dusky rose inside, with lime green backs. They also display unusual azure-colored pollen in the center of the flower.
Low-growing hybrids in a range of colors, from white to pink, red, purple, and lime green. Culture: Very easy to grow. Using fertilizers on nicotianas tends to make plants put out lots of leaves and few blossoms.
They prefer full sun, but can do well in part sun or dappled shade situations. Maintenance: The tall or climbing varieties sometimes benefit from slight pruning. Removing yellow leaves keeps them looking fresh. Pendant clusters of pure white to cream, tubular flowers are produced any time from June until the first frost.
The main stem may be many-branched, producing multiple loose clusters of flowers. The flowers emit a strong, sweet, jasmine-like scent especially in the evening to attract their sphinx moth pollinators although they probably are not required as plants exhibit high levels of self-pollination.
Each flower has a long tube with a flared, star-shaped end. The flower clusters can be cut to use in fresh flower arrangements. Clusters of white tubular flowers are produced at the top of the flower spike L. Copious amounts of tiny seed are produced from each pollinated flower, held in a rounded capsule surrounded by the persistent calyx. The very small brown seeds are ovoid to kidney shaped. This species self-seeds readily but the seedlings are easy to identify and pull if unwanted, so volunteers are not a big problem in gardens in cold climates.
This can be problematic in other areas where it can naturalize in open, disturbed areas. Nicotiana sylvestris produces copious amounts of tiny seed L to produce many seedlings C. Young plant R. Nicotiana sylvestris flowering. Use flowering tobacco in masses at the back of the annual or mixed border as a stunning backdrop for smaller plants, as a tall accent plant, or in a large mixed container.
Its bold architectural presence complements almost any garden style from tropical to traditional. It is right at home in the cottage garden and is a natural for a moon garden. Position the plants where their delightful fragrance can be appreciated in the evening. Nicotiana sylvestris combines well with many other annuals. Combine them with other tall, late-summer bloomers such as cleome, cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus , Verbena bonariensis , late-blooming shrub roses, and ornamental grasses, or use them to fill in gaps left by spring bulbs or spring blooming perennials that go dormant later on, such as Oriental poppy Papaver orientalis.
Their large leaves provide coarse texture that contrasts well with other plants with small leaves or fine texture. Plant flowering tobacco where its fragrant flowers can be appreciated. Dusty miller has also earned its place in the garden because it's delightfully easy to grow, withstanding heat and drought like a champion.
Just as you'd expect from something called French, these marigolds are the fancy ones. French marigolds tend to be frilly, and some boast a distinctive "crested eye. They do best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil and will flower all summer long. They may reseed, coming back year after year, in spots where they're happy. Search by Plant Name. Credit: Peter Krumhardt. Save Pin FB More. Colorful Combinations Flowering tobacco plants make excellent annuals for adding splashes of color as well as scent all season long.
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