This plant is two to three feet tall and covered with blooms of crimson, bright pink, and white. Sweetly scented in the evenings, the trumpet-shaped flowers are something of a sensation.
100 seeds
PLANTING
Nicotiana mutabilis
Annual
Germination:7-10 days
Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-75F
Seed Planting Depth:Sow on the surface, seeds need light to germinate.
Starting Indoors:Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75F soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost, 10-12″ apart.
Sowing Outdoors:Direct sow after last frost,Sow lightly and thin to 10-12″ apart.
Growth Habit:Upright
Height and Width:24-36″ by 12″
Spacing:10-12″
Light Needs:Shade to sun
Soil Needs:Rich, well-drained
Approximate days to flower from seed:75-90 days
Uses:Flower beds, containers, attracts pollinators and beneficials
Care:Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.Cut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production. Reseeds easily.
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