Seed no. 898Y
Nicotiana alata, 'Roulette', F2 Hybrid
Tobacco Plant
£2.45
In stock · approx. 250 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors before last expected frost. Sow directly after last expected frost. Sow thinly into moist well-drained seed compost, cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. Propagate 18-22°C. Do not exclude light. Germination 10-14 days. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 40cm spacing. Can sow direct where the plant is to flower after last frosts. Surface sow and water lightly.
Growing
Easy to grow once planted out. Water regularly.
Cultivation
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.
| Genus | Nicotiana |
|---|---|
| Species | alata |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Common name | Tobacco Plant |
| Seed number | 898Y |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Mixed |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 2.1m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | May, Jun, Jul |
| Seeds per packet | 250 |
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