A Fragrant Elegance for Your Garden.
Tobacco ' Only the Lonely' (Nicotiana sylvestris) , offered by Semences OSC.
This heirloom variety of ornamental tobacco is a spectacular addition to the back of your flower borders. With its impressive height of up to 150cm, Only the Lonely is ideal for sunny or partially shaded locations. Its numerous trumpet-shaped flowers, usually white but sometimes pink or crimson, give off an intoxicating fragrance that is particularly pleasant on summer evenings. Flowering from mid-summer until the first frosts, it extends the flowering period of your garden and attracts moths and other pollinators.
Plant height : Up to 150 cm
Quantity per pack : Approximately 100 seeds (27,000 seeds/gram)
Companion plants : Zinnias, cosmos, dahlias
Enemy plants : Poorly drained soils
Suggested Uses : Deer and Rabbit Resistant, Fragrance, Pollinator Preferred
Plant Type : Annual
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors six weeks before the last spring frost date. Leave seeds uncovered on the surface of the growing medium. Maintain a temperature of 70-75°F for about 15 days for germination. After germination, place seedlings under lights at a cooler temperature of 63°F. Transplant seedlings into the garden in mid- to late May, once all danger of frost has passed, spacing seedlings 18 inches apart.
Bring a majestic and fragrant touch to your garden with 'Only the Lonely' tobacco, a heritage variety that combines beauty and olfactory charm.
