NICOTIANA SELF COLOURS 6 Pk

Description
The Common tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum) is a popular plant for the balcony that produces countless pink-coloured, pleasantly fragrant flowers throughout the season. The dark green leaves are egg-shaped and lanceolate. A sunny position and a well-drained substrate are preferred.

Bulletpoints
* Continuous bloomer * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common tobacco plants are dark green, ovate, lanceolate. They are about 20 - 50 cm tall.

Spread
South America to Argentina.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Well-drained, humusy, nutrient-rich, sandy substrate preferred.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Tasks
- Sowing under glass: In the period from March to May.

Care
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves.

Flower
The pink-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers of the Common tobacco plant appear in panicles from June to September. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Interesting facts
Nicotiana tabacum is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Group planting, herbaceous border, balcony/patio