Nicotiana mutabilis Marshmallow

Half-Hardy Annual

• Days to germinate : 7 to 10
• Flowers in : June to frost
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders
• Height : 4 feet

Description

Add stature to your summer borders with this glorious annual. Masses of wiry stems topped with a haze of small blooms, each one fading through rose, pink and white tones, giving the effect of three colours on one plant! Prefers a light, well-drained soil in full sun.

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to a moist seed sowing compost in a 576 plug tray or similar size cell. Cover lightly with vermiculite and propagate at 18 to 20c. Germination should begin to take place after 10 to 14 days. Maintain a temperature of 15c after germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3 inch) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 90cm (36 inches) apart.