{"product_id":"flowering-tobacco-seeds-nicotiana-sylvestris-white","title":"Flowering Tobacco Seeds — Nicotiana sylvestris White","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTall, Elegant, and Gloriously Fragrant in the Shade Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicotiana sylvestris\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Woodland Tobacco or Flowering Tobacco, is one of the most dramatic and romantic annuals you can grow. Rising to 1.5 metres or more on strong, leafy stems, it produces spectacular drooping clusters of long, slender tubular white flowers that hang gracefully from the top of each stem like a chandelier. The flowers are intensely fragrant — particularly in the evening — filling the garden with a sweet, heady scent that drifts on the warm air. One of the few tall annuals that genuinely thrives in shade, it is a perfect choice for planting beneath trees, along shaded fences, or at the back of a sheltered border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪧 \u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular drooping white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — long, slender tubular blooms hanging in elegant clusters from the top of tall stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌙 \u003cstrong\u003eIntensely fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e — the flowers release a rich, sweet perfume especially in the evening; plant near a path or seating area to enjoy it fully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌳 \u003cstrong\u003eThrives in shade\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the best tall annuals for shaded spots under trees, along fences, and in sheltered borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — the long tubular flowers are a favourite of moths and night-flying insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — sow and largely leave; Nicotiana sylvestris is a reliable and rewarding annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📍 \u003cstrong\u003eImpressive height\u003c\/strong\u003e — grows to 1.5m or more, making it a superb back-of-border statement plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLarge, lush foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold, broad leaves add a tropical feel to the garden even before flowering begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Nicotiana sylvestris seeds in trays in late winter or early spring. The seeds are very fine — press lightly onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix and do not cover, as they need light to germinate. Keep warm and moist until germination. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle, spacing generously as plants grow large. Nicotiana sylvestris prefers a sheltered position in partial to full shade and moist, fertile soil. It will tolerate some sun in cooler NZ regions but performs best with shade from the hottest afternoon sun. Flowers from mid-summer through to autumn. Note: all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Flowering Tobacco (\u003cem\u003eNicotiana sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e), with growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45052079013957,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/nicotianasylvestis.jpg?v=1779766704","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/flowering-tobacco-seeds-nicotiana-sylvestris-white","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}