Re: Nicotiania langsdorfii
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Nicotiania langsdorfii
- From: K* W* <g*@istar.ca>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 17:27:24 -0500
- References: <1999071518071382433@zetnet.co.uk>
> Has anyone out there attempted to grow the above-mentioned annual? It is a green-flowered tobacco. >
Just to be technically correct (for those among us gardening in warm
places)...This Nicotiana is actually a perennial (grown as an annual
here).
In addition to the other comments already made, this species is a wild
self sower---as they say "buy one pack, have it for your lifetime." I
have probably pulled out at least 500 or more seedlings (easy to
do)...this year from one planting of 6 left to flower last season--and I
collect most of the seeds for my business; trying not to leave any
consciously to self-sow.
I am also growing the variety with wonderful white-splashed foliage
called "Splish Splash" this year. Comes quite true from seed & worth
trying.
I still prefer the other tall (tender) perennial- Nicotiana sylvestris,
for its wonderfully fragrant white flowers.
--
Kristl Walek
Gardens North Seed
5984 Third Line Road, N.
North Gower, Ontario
Canada K0A 2T0
Phone: (613) 489-0065
Fax: (613) 489-1208
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