Nicotiana mutabilis (Seeds)

A striking tender plant from Brazil up to 5’ (150cm) with showers of white flowers which turn through from pink to a deep magenta as they mature. The effect is spectacular with both colours present on the plant together. In nature it is pollinated by hummingbirds so does not have a strong scent with which to attract insects.

Planting Instructions

Sow thinly in warm moist conditions in the late spring only covering the seed very thinly (the seed is tiny, like powder!). Once large enough to handle prick out a few plants into individual pots and grow them in warm, light conditions. Keep potting the plant on until it is 6” tall (15cm) when it can be planted out into a sunny border. Flowers in the late summer. If a plant is overwintered (in frost free conditions) flowering is much earlier and can be more profuse in it's second year.

Plant Details

Flowers Late summer
Height 5 feet (150cm)