Fragrant tobacco in the photo. Don't smoke, just admire

Just like regular tobacco, which is used for smoking, fragrant tobacco came to us only in the 15th century with the discovery of America. This is his homeland and only there he usually grows for years in the wild conditions of the southern part of the continent. This is our plant used more often as an annual, since it is killed by the first autumn frosts.

Fragrant tobacco is quite popular among domestic gardeners. He unpretentious, not too demanding in care. In order to fuss less with this plant, it is better initially choose a slightly shaded place for it. Usually it is planted in a certain container in May-April, and in open ground after the final retreat of the cold weather. They dive when the first true leaves appear. Before planting, seedlings are hardened off by taking the boxes out into the fresh air. Fertilize twice during the entire growing period. Water as needed, most often only when tobacco grows in the sun.

Usually this type of tobacco does not reach a meter in height, except on fertile soils. Loose inflorescences look quite modest, but blooming in the evening, they emit a very strong, intoxicating aroma. Fragrant tobacco in the photo - These are panicles of white flowers, sometimes also pink or red. But red-pink varieties (or hybrids) bloom during the day and have almost no scent.

In flower beds, balconies, open terraces, in combination with other flowering plants or alone, fragrant tobacco will delight your eye and nose, and for the winter you can transplant it into a pot and grow it as a houseplant. After flowering, trim off faded flowers - this will make the leaves more beautiful.