Flowering Tobacco Marshmallow
Product Description
Flowering Tobacco ‘Marshmallow’
Nicotiana mutabilis
These towering yet graceful plants have the most unique flowers borne along large, glowing green stems. Blooms in multiple shades adorn each plant. When blossoms open they are white, and as they age, they transform to rose-pink and finally light fuschia. With so much eye-catching dimension and a light, clear fragrance, ‘Marshmallow’ is a lovely addition to the garden. Hummingbirds love it, too!
Details:
Plant type: annual
Height: 48”
Site: sun / part shade
Days to maturity: 90-105 days
Plant spacing: 12-18”
Pinch: not necessary
Approx seeds per packet: 100
How to Grow:
Sow seed 6-8 weeks before last frost. Seed requires light to germinate so do not cover. Bottom water until seedlings emerge. Transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. In areas with hot summer weather, plant in part shade.
Harvesting/Vase Life:
Blossoms are fragile, so take care when harvesting. Harvest when ⅓ of flowers are open on a stem. Flowers are prone to wilt, so harvest during the coolest part of the day and place into water with hydrator. Remove spent flowers from lower half of stem every few days. Expect a vase life of 7 days.
