Sunday, December 21, 2008

Nicotiana x sanderae Fragrant Cloud


Half-hardy Annual
  • Flowers: Mid Summer to Autumn
  • Position: Sun or part shade
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Height: 36 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Special Features: Scented
  • Ideal for: Bedding, Border

A very attractive and free flowering type with large pure white sweetly scented flowers. Flowers summer. Height 36in.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost

Sow on the surface of a good well draining seed sowing mix. Make sure that the sowing mix is moist but not wet and seal in a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 10-20 days at 21C (70F). Do not exclude light which is beneficial to germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm ( 12in) apart in a sunny spot on rich well drained soil.

Caution

Harmful if eaten.


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