Shag Koriotes dark blue Seeds

Shag Koriotes Dark Blue is a tobacco variety listed in the store record as Nicotiana rustica and sold here as seed for growing the plant. The product card describes a plant that reaches up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall, with thin, dark green, fine-textured leaves and delicate pink flowers. These figures come from the variety description and are an approximate guide rather than a measured lot result; real plants vary with light, soil and spacing.

Also known as: Aztec tobacco, mapacho, wild tobacco

The names above are common names of the species Nicotiana rustica. Shag Koriotes Dark Blue is the name of this particular variety, taken from the supplier price list.

Plant at a glance

• Genus and species: Nicotiana rustica, as recorded for this item
• Variety name: Shag Koriotes Dark Blue
• Height: up to 1.5 m (5 ft)
• Leaves: thin, dark green and fine-textured
• Flowers: delicate pink
• Preferred conditions: warm, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun

Growing Shag Koriotes Dark Blue from seed

Nicotiana seed is very fine and needs light to germinate, so it is placed on the surface of the soil and not buried. The steps below follow the variety description on the product card.

Growing notes for gardeners

A plant of this height casts shade and catches wind, so choose a sheltered, sunny spot and give it space on all sides. Starting indoors gives the seedlings a head start in regions with a short warm season, and the transplant date should follow the last frost in your own area rather than a fixed calendar date. Harden seedlings off for several days before they go into the ground, moving them outside for a few hours at a time. The pink flowers appear on mature plants and add a decorative element to a mixed bed alongside other tall annuals.

What is not yet recorded

No seed specifications have been saved for this variety yet. For that reason this page does not state a germination percentage, a viability period, a seed weight or a storage guideline. The origin of the variety and its exact days to maturity are also not documented on the product card, so they are left out here rather than guessed. The photographs in the gallery are archive images, and a visual species check is still pending, which is why the species name above should be read as the current record and not as a final identification.

FAQ

How should I sow Shag Koriotes Dark Blue seeds?

Press them lightly onto the surface of moist soil and do not cover them. The seed needs light to germinate. Keep the tray at about 24 C (75 F) and keep the soil moist.

When should I sow them?

The product card advises sowing indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost, then transplanting outdoors once the last frost has passed. Seedlings usually appear within 7 to 14 days according to the card.

How tall does the plant grow?

The variety description gives up to 1.5 m (5 ft). Plants should be spaced 2 to 3 feet apart in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Actual height varies with light, soil and spacing.