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Genus: Nicotiana
Species: affinis
Family Name: Solanaceae
Synonym: N.alata grandiflora
Seed Catalogue No.: 898F
English Name(s): Tobacco Plant
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Lifecycle: Annual
Colour: White Cream
Flowers: July, August, September
Lighting Conditions: Full Sun
Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam
Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Moisture: Well-drained
Average Rating: (5 of 5 based on 5 reviews)
Reviewed by connie on 19th June 2023
Easy germination, but slow. Big robust plant once its established. The evening perfume is wonderful. I had the joy of a visit from a group of Hawkmoths last summer. They fed on the nectar and the sound of their wings was awesome.
Rating: 5
Chiltern Seeds Responded on 20th June 2023
Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear that you have enjoyed growing this variety. Nicotiana do like it very warm so sometimes growth can be slow to start, they soon catch up with the other annuals in the garden and put on a fabulous display. We hope you enjoy time spent in your garden this summer. The Chiltern Seeds Team.
Reviewed by r on 22nd March 2023
Love this plant knock out evening fragrance that improves as the flowers age.
Chiltern Seeds Responded on 23rd March 2023
Thank you for your review. An evening delight! The Chiltern Seeds Team.
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Germination Instructions
Sow indoors. Sow into moist well-drained seed compost, cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. Propagate 15-20°C. Do not exclude light. Germination 10-14 days. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle into trays with 5cm spacing. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed, 45-60cm apart.
Growing Instructions
Easy to grow once planted out. Water regularly.
Cultivation Instructions
Cut and come again variety. Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window. Deadhead if you do not want it to self-seed.
When to Sow
Approximate number of seeds per packet: 6000
Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.
Nicotiana affinis
