Flowering Tobacco Marshmallow (Nicotiana mutabilis)

Plant type: half-hardy Annual
Height: flowers grow 60 - 80 centimeters tall
Position: full sun or partial shade
Planting time: start seeds from 4-6 weeks before the last frost in seed trays
Bloom time: starts 90-100 days after sowing
Spacing: 30 centimeters between each plant
Germination: 10-15 days, 18 to 22°C, seeds need light to germinate, do not cover with soil!
Pinching/pruning: no not needed
Flowers: July to October, depending on the weather
Pollinator-friendly:Yes, the open flowers are full of pollen
Recommended seed tray or pot: start in trays with small cells (77 cell), transplant to 40-cell deep or 28-cell or P9 flower pots
Package contains: 50 seeds with clay coating

Growing Flowering Tobacco (Nicotiana) from Seed

Flowering tobacco is easy to grow from seed. Start by sowing the seeds in seed trays with a propagator a few weeks before the last frost. The propagator helps keep the soil moist but not too wet. Because the seeds are tiny, we offer coated seeds for easier handling. The coating is harmless and simply makes the seeds easier to manage.

To speed up germination, use a heating mat if you have one. Nicotiana seeds prefer warmer conditions to start germinating. Keep in mind that the seedlings are very tiny and grow slowly at first, so be patient as they develop.