Nicotiana Marshmallow

Nicotiana Marshmallow

Discover the intriguing beauty of Nicotiana Marshmallow (*Nicotiana mutabilis*), an annual cultivar that offers a unique visual treat. Each of its sweetly scented, tubular flowers undergoes a color transformation as it fades, creating a captivating three-color effect of rosy red, pink, and white on individual plants simultaneously.

Masses of these delicate blooms are gracefully held above wiry stalks, reaching an impressive height of up to 4 feet (approximately 120 cm), adding an elegant vertical element to your garden.

For successful growth, you can start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your desired outdoor planting time, ensuring a soil temperature of 70-75ºF (approximately 21-24°C) for optimal germination, which typically takes 7-10 days. Sow the tiny seeds on the surface of the soil as they require light to germinate.

Transplant seedlings outdoors with a spacing of 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) once they are large enough to handle. Alternatively, in suitable climates, direct sow seeds lightly in October and thin seedlings to the same spacing. Nicotiana Marshmallow thrives in rich, well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of light conditions from shade to full sun.

Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Amend your soil with compost before transplanting to provide the necessary nutrients.

To encourage continuous blooming, cut back the flower stems as the blooms fade. This plant also reseeds easily, potentially providing you with more of its unique beauty in subsequent seasons.

• Unique Flowers Displaying Rosy Red, Pink, and White as They Fade
• Sweetly Scented Tubular Flowers
• Graceful, Wiry Stalks Reaching Up to 4 Feet (120 cm) Tall
• Attracts Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
• Can Be Started Indoors or Direct Sown (in suitable climates)
• Prefers Rich, Well-Drained Soil
• Tolerates Shade to Sun
• Water Regularly Until Established
• Deadhead to Encourage More Blooms
• Reseeds Easily
• Packet Contains 20 Seeds

Order your Nicotiana Marshmallow seeds today and enjoy the captivating, ever-changing colors and sweet fragrance of this unique and pollinator-friendly addition to your garden!