Mojito Tobacco is a half-hardy ornamental flowering plant that brings sophisticated elegance to summer and fall gardens across zones 10-11. This cultivar of Nicotiana alata grows 3 to 4 feet tall with a compact 30-inch spread, producing delicate blooms from June through November. From seed to first flowers takes 70 to 84 days, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners who want reliable, long-season color without the fuss of replanting.
Full Sun
Moderate
10-11
48in H x 30in W
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The fragrant flowers attract pollinators throughout a remarkably extended bloom window, continuing well into late autumn when most garden color has faded. Deer leave this plant untouched, a genuine advantage in areas where deer pressure limits ornamental choices. Its preference for moderate watering and full sun, combined with its half-hardy nature and compact mature size, means you can tuck it into beds, borders, or containers without the constant maintenance demands of more finicky annuals.
Mojito Tobacco serves as an ornamental flowering plant, valued for its delicate blooms and pollinator appeal in garden beds and borders. The extended flowering season from summer into late fall makes it particularly useful for maintaining continuous color when many other annuals are declining.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Keep the soil temperature between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit and maintain consistent moisture by sprinkling the surface with vermiculite or covering with a humidity dome. Seeds should sprout in 7 to 14 days.
Once seedlings develop true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over several days. Transplant into beds or containers with soil enriched with compost, spacing plants 2 inches apart.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after your last frost date. Sprinkle seeds on the soil surface without covering, as they require light to germinate. Keep the area consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
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