Nicotiana knightiana Green Tears
Half Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 5 feet
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border
Description
This unusual Nicotiana caught the eye of many visitors to our trial grounds.
Tall, delicate stems, covered in small, intriguing, two-toned green, teardrop-like blooms.
Sure to create interest and add height to any garden border.
Height 120-150cm (4-5 feet).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
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Surface sow in pots or trays of moist seed sowing mix.
Place in a propagator or warm place and keep at a constant temperature of between 18-29C (65-85F).
After sowing do not exclude light as this helps germination.
Keep the surface of the sowing mix moist but not waterlogged.
Germination will usually take 7-21 days.
When large enough to handle transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.
Growing Instructions
Gradually acclimatize plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk at frost.
Plant 45-60cm (18-24in) apart or into containers.
For best results provide a light, well drained soil in full sun.
Caution
Harmful if eaten.
