Flowering Tobacco ‘Marshmallow’
Nicotiana mutabilis
Description
These towering, 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 fuchsia. With so much eye-catching dimension and a light, clear fragrance, ‘Marshmallow’ is a lovely addition to the garden. Hummingbirds adore it.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 48 in
Site: suitable for some degree of shade
Days to maturity: 90 to 105 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 48 in
Site: suitable for some degree of shade
Days to maturity: 90 to 105 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Seed requires light to germinate, so do not cover. Bottom-water until seedlings emerge. In areas with hot summer weather, plant in partial shade.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when one-third of flowers are open on a stem. Flowers are especially wilt prone, so always harvest during the coolest part of the day. Immediately after harvest, dip the bottom few inches of the stems in boiling water for 7 to 10 seconds, or use Quick Dip, then place into cool water. Remove spent flowers from the lower half of the stems every few days. Expect a vase life of 7 days.
Details
Description
These towering, 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 fuchsia. With so much eye-catching dimension and a light, clear fragrance, ‘Marshmallow’ is a lovely addition to the garden. Hummingbirds adore it.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 48 in
Site: suitable for some degree of shade
Days to maturity: 90 to 105 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 48 in
Site: suitable for some degree of shade
Days to maturity: 90 to 105 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Seed requires light to germinate, so do not cover. Bottom-water until seedlings emerge. In areas with hot summer weather, plant in partial shade.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when one-third of flowers are open on a stem. Flowers are especially wilt prone, so always harvest during the coolest part of the day. Immediately after harvest, dip the bottom few inches of the stems in boiling water for 7 to 10 seconds, or use Quick Dip, then place into cool water. Remove spent flowers from the lower half of the stems every few days. Expect a vase life of 7 days.
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