{"product_id":"pink-nicotiana-flowering-tobacco-nicotiana-alata-nicotiana-affinis-fragrant-flower","title":"Pink Nicotiana – Flowering Tobacco (Nicotiana alata\/Nicotiana affinis) – Fragrant Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Nicotiana – Flowering Tobacco (\u003cspan\u003eNicotiana alata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicotiana affinis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Fragrant Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePink Nicotiana is generally grown as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm-season annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Canada. It grows quickly, flowers beautifully throughout the summer and continues blooming into fall until frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicotiana grows well in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In particularly hot locations, a little afternoon shade can help keep plants looking their best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Nicotiana, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a wonderfully romantic garden flower prized for its delicate, trumpet-shaped blooms and beautiful fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plants produce clusters of elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft pink, rosy and blush-coloured flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e held above lush green foliage. Their airy appearance makes them a gorgeous addition to cottage gardens, flower borders, pollinator gardens and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most special things about Nicotiana is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Many varieties become especially fragrant during the evening, filling the garden with a sweet perfume as the sun begins to set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tubular flowers are also attractive to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehummingbirds, butterflies, moths and other pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making Nicotiana both beautiful and beneficial in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant it near patios, pathways, windows or outdoor seating areas where you can enjoy its flowers and evening fragrance throughout the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Pink Nicotiana From Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicotiana seeds are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every small\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and should be surface sown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart seeds indoors approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 weeks before your last expected frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or direct sow outdoors once temperatures have warmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSprinkle the seeds over the surface of a moist, fine seed-starting mix and gently press them into place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not deeply cover the seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as light helps encourage germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged while the seeds germinate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots if necessary. Gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions before planting them in the garden after the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace plants adequately to encourage good airflow and allow them to develop their naturally graceful form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoving spent flowers can encourage continued blooming throughout the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicotiana alata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicotiana affinis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowering Tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink, blush \u0026amp; rosy pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular watering; keep evenly moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer through Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes — especially in the evening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hummingbirds, butterflies, moths \u0026amp; other pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cottage gardens, flower beds, borders, containers and pollinator gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStratification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds can be started directly in warm, moist conditions. Because Nicotiana seeds are extremely small, surface sow them and provide light during germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering tobacco is grown as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eornamental plant and is not intended for consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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