Fragrant Nicotiana Seeds

Fragrant, also sold as jasmine Nicotiana, is Nicotiana alata, an ornamental species native to South America. It is grown for its tubular, star-shaped flowers and for the scent they give off in the evening. The plant reaches 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 m) in height and carries large, bright green leaves. This listing is for seed of the plant, offered for sowing and growing in the garden.

Plant at a glance

• Species: Nicotiana alata
• Height: 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 m)
• Leaves: large and bright green
• Flowers: tubular, in white, pink or pale green
• Scent: strong and jasmine-like, released as the flowers open in the evening
• Light: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: well-drained
• Climate: warm

Sowing Fragrant jasmine Nicotiana

Start the seed indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Press the seed lightly onto the soil surface and do not bury it, because it needs light to germinate. Keep the soil moist and hold the temperature at 70-75 degrees F (21-24 degrees C). Under these conditions germination typically takes 10-14 days.

• Sowing time: indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost
• Depth: on the surface, pressed in lightly and left uncovered
• Temperature: 70-75 degrees F (21-24 degrees C)
• Moisture: keep the soil moist
• Germination: typically 10-14 days

Transplanting and care

Move the seedlings outdoors only after the last frost has passed. Set the plants 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart, in full sun or partial shade and in well-drained soil. The plant does best in a warm climate. Water regularly through the summer, since steady watering encourages the plants to keep flowering.

Where it fits in the garden

Jasmine Nicotiana is grown as an ornamental in garden beds, borders and patio plantings. Because the flowers open in the evening and release their scent at dusk, it makes sense to plant it where you spend summer evenings, near a seating area or a path. The flowers also draw pollinators such as moths and butterflies. At 3-4 feet tall, the plants sit comfortably in the middle of a border, behind lower edging plants.

FAQ

What conditions does Fragrant jasmine Nicotiana need to germinate?

Light, steady moisture and warmth. Press the seed onto the surface of the soil without covering it, keep the soil moist and maintain 70-75 degrees F (21-24 degrees C). Germination typically takes 10-14 days.

When should I sow Fragrant jasmine Nicotiana?

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors after the last frost has passed, with plants 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart in full sun or partial shade.

How tall does it grow and what are the flowers like?

Usually 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 m). The leaves are large and bright green, and the tubular flowers come in white, pink or pale green. They open in the evening with a strong, jasmine-like fragrance.