Tropaeolum majus
- Hummingbird Favorite!
- Long Blooming
- Graceful Flowers
- Lovely in Bouquets
Evening scented Nicotiana grows well in the sun, but can tolerate light shade in the afternoon. Hummingbirds flock to these tubular flowers that flair into five-pointed stars. Free blooming; great cut flower for bouquets.
Light | sun |
Harvest time | summer |
Plant spacing | 8-10 in. |
Planting depth | barely cover |
Days to germination | 15-24 |
Plant height | 2-2.5 feet |
Gardener’s Notes: After danger of frost is over in spring, sow these tiny seeds thinly over a fine textured, well worked garden bed in a sunny spot. be patient, as the seedlings emerge slowly over 2-3 weeks. Weed and water young seedlings carefully. Be sure to thin to a final spacing of 8 to 10 inches apart before plants get too crowded. Prune back stalks of spent flowers to encourage reblooming.