Nicotiana x sanderae Sirius Appleblossom F1 | Flowering Tobacco

A Fragrant, Soft Appleblossom-Pink Variety for Garden & Cut Flowers

Nicotiana x sanderae Sirius Appleblossom F1 is a stunning variety of flowering tobacco, producing elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms in delicate shades of soft pink and apple blossom hues. This variety is known for its long flowering period, beautiful fragrance, and ease of growth, making it a perfect choice for flower beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements. With its tall, graceful stems and slightly cascading habit, this hybrid variety offers a sophisticated touch to any garden.

Key Features

• Flower Color: Soft pink apple blossom shades
• Plant Height: 60-80 cm
• Plant Spread: 30-40 cm
• Blooming Season: Summer to early autumn
• Fragrance: Sweetly scented, especially in the evening
• Growth Habit: Upright with tall, branching stems
• Ideal For: Borders, containers, cut flowers, and pollinator-friendly gardens
• Self-Seeding: Can naturalize if not deadheaded
• Hardiness: Grown as an annual

Germination Instructions

• Sowing Indoors (Recommended): Start indoors from February to April.
• Sowing Depth: Surface sow thinly onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Do not cover as seeds need light to germinate.
• Temperature for Germination: 20-25C
• Germination Time: 1-3 weeks
• Transplanting: Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 8 cm pots.
• Acclimatization: Harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost with 60 cm spacing.
• Direct Sowing: Can also be sown directly in late spring after frost danger has passed. Lightly press seeds into soil and water gently.

Growing Instructions

• Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Thrives in rich, well-drained soil with regular watering.
• Low maintenance and easy to grow once established.

Cultivation Instructions

• Cut-and-Come-Again Variety: Regularly harvesting flowers encourages continuous blooming.
• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming. If left, it will self-seed in suitable conditions.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and nocturnal pollinators like moths.

Why Grow Nicotiana x sanderae Sirius Appleblossom F1?

Elegant & Fragrant Blooms: Adds a soft, romantic feel to gardens and floral arrangements.
Long Flowering Period: Blooms all summer until the first frosts.
Pollinator Magnet: Attracts beneficial insects to the garden.
Perfect for Cut Flowers: Tall stems make it an excellent addition to floral displays.
Easy to Grow: Suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.

Add Nicotiana x sanderae Sirius Appleblossom F1 to your garden for a delicate fragrance and a touch of timeless beauty!