Nicotiana langsdorfii Lemon Tree is also known as flowering tobacco
This stunning lemon-colored variety boasts long stems adorned with delicate green trumpets as flowers. Once it’s germinated, it’s easy to take care of. You can grow it in pots or use its long stems as cut flowers for arrangements.

A good color combination for lemon green colored flowering tobacco would be soft or pastel shades that complement the delicate lemon hue. For example soft pink, cream, and ivory or pale lavender. Select plants that flower in July and August, such as zinnias and Limonium.

Planting information to grow flowering Tobacco from seed:
Plant type: half-hardy annual
Height: 120-150 centimeters
Position: full sun or partial shade
Start: from 6-8 weeks before the last frost date
Germination: 10-15 days, 18 to 22°C, seeds need light to germinate
Number of days until plants bloom: 90 – 100 days
Distance between the plants: 30-40 centimeters
Pinching: not recommended
Ease of Growth: Relatively easy to grow
Fragrance: Slightly fragrant, enhancing the garden ambiance
Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts pollinators with its trumpet-shaped flowers
Seeds per Pack: around 200

Growing Flowering Tobacco Lemon Tree:
Once you’ve germinated the seeds, growing flowering tobacco is a breeze. Start seeds in seed trays with a propagator a few weeks before the last expected frost date. The propagator helps maintain the ideal soil moisture. As the seeds are tiny do not cover the seeds with soil. To speed up germination, you can use a heating mat, as Nicotiana prefers a slightly warmer environment (20-22°C) for successful germination. Be patient, as the seedlings are delicate and grow slowly initially. Once the chance of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings to a sunny spot.

Flowering tobacco is relatively pest-free and adapts well to different soil types. Water the plants occasionally during warm summer days, and you’ll be rewarded with continuous flushes of exquisite flowers. Remember to cut back dead flowers to encourage new blooms.

Did you know that it is also a great addition to your cutting garden? You can pick the stems when the first few flowers have opened. The flowers will last at least a week. The stems are a bit sticky, but it will not bother you much.