Nicotiana x sanderae Sirius Pink F1 | Flowering Tobacco | Pelleted

Sirius Pink F1 is a modern Nicotiana series bred for strong garden performance, excellent heat tolerance, and reliable flowering even in bright sun. This elegant flowering tobacco produces masses of soft pink blooms on upright stems, adding height, movement and delicate fragrance to borders, containers and cutting gardens.

Unlike many traditional Nicotiana, the Sirius series has flowers that remain open even in midday sun, providing continuous colour throughout summer. The pelleted seed makes sowing easier and more precise — ideal for both professional growers and home gardeners.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Nicotiana x sanderae
• Series: Sirius F1
• Common name: Flowering Tobacco
• Product form: Pelleted seed
• Plant type: Annual
• Habit: Upright, branching
• Flower colour: Soft Pink / Rose
• Fragrance: Sweetly scented, strongest in the evening
• Plant height: approx. 55–65 cm (garden conditions)
• Spread: 30–40 cm
• Exposure: Full sun to light shade
• Garden use: Borders, containers, cut flowers, pollinator gardens

Growing Information

Nicotiana is easy to grow from seed and flowers quickly, usually within 7–11 weeks after potting. Sirius Pink F1 is bred to tolerate heat and sun better than many older varieties while maintaining abundant blooms.

• Sowing time: February–May (indoors recommended)
• Sowing method: Surface sow — seeds need light to germinate
• Sowing depth: Do not cover
• Germination temperature: 18–25°C
• Germination time: 1–3 weeks
• Transplanting: Pot on when seedlings are large enough to handle
• Hardening off: Gradually acclimatise before planting outdoors

Keep compost evenly moist but never wet. Water from below to avoid disturbing seeds.

Spacing & Soil

• Plant spacing: approx. 40–60 cm
• Container size: minimum 9 cm pots
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering: Regular watering during active growth
• Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers for continuous blooming

Plant outdoors only after all risk of frost has passed.

Why Grow Sirius Pink F1

• Large, elegant soft pink flowers
• Improved heat and sun tolerance
• Flowers stay open even in bright midday light
• Long flowering period from summer until frost
• Sweet evening fragrance
• Excellent for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly gardens
• Easy to grow from pelleted seed