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vibrant Red, pink, yellow Nicotiana Alata flowers

Flowering Tobacco Seeds - Nicotiana Alata (Mixed Colours)

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Discover the beauty and fragrance of our Flowering Tobacco Seeds - Nicotiana Alata (Mixed Colours), boasting beautiful delicate flowers in a range of colours. Recognized on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list, these seeds are not only easy to grow but also attract moths, bees, and butterflies, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity. Intensely fragrant, they create a delightful sensory experience while supporting vital pollinators. From Bee Kind Botanicals, where we are committed to growing diversity, one seed at a time.
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  • Information & Growing Guide

    Nicotiana alata Seeds – Fragrant Flowering Tobacco for Elegant UK Gardens

    Transform your outdoor space with the captivating beauty and rich fragrance of Nicotiana alata, also known as Jasmine Tobacco or Flowering Tobacco. These elegant, tubular flowers bloom from Summer through Autumn, infusing your garden with charm, scent, and pollinator-friendly appeal.

    Perfect for cottage gardens, night gardens, and patio containers, Nicotiana alata is a must-have for any UK gardener seeking both beauty and biodiversity.

    Key Features & Benefits:

    • Highly Fragrant Blooms: Release a sweet, intoxicating scent, especially in the evening.
    • Long Flowering Period: Enjoy vibrant blooms from Summer to early Autumn.
    • Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and night-flying moths.
    • Tall & Graceful Growth: Reaches heights of 90–150 cm (3–5 ft)—perfect for back borders.
    • Versatile Uses: Ideal for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements.

    Plant Characteristics:

    • Flower Colours: Stunning star-shaped blooms in white, pink, lime green, or red.
    • Evening Scent: Intensifies at dusk—perfect for night gardens or evening patios.
    • Foliage: Large, velvety green leaves add lush texture to your planting scheme.
    • Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

    UK Growing Guide:

    Sowing Indoors:

    • When: February to April
    • How: Sow on the surface of moist, well-draining seed compost. Do not cover, they need light to germinate.

    Sowing Outdoors:

    • When: May to June (once frost risk has passed)
    • How: Sow directly on the surface of prepared soil.

    Germination:

    • Time: 10–14 days
    • Temperature: 18–22°C (65–72°F

    Transplanting:

    • When: After the last frost
    • Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart
    • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
    • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist—especially during dry spells
    • Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

    Perfect For:

    • Cottage gardens
    • Wildlife & pollinator-friendly landscapes
    • Fragrant night gardens
    • Indoor floral arrangements
    • Decorative patio containers

    Why Buy From Us?

    We proudly offer premium-quality Nicotiana alata seeds—ideal for UK conditions—with detailed growing guides and exceptional customer service. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, you’ll enjoy reliable germination, beautiful results, and a garden that smells as good as it looks.

    Order today and create a fragrant, flower-filled sanctuary in your own garden with Nicotiana alata—where elegance meets natural charm.

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