
LIFE CYCLE
Annual
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Fragrant
GROWTH HABIT
Upright
BLOOM SEASON
Spring to Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Hybrid (F1)
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Plant
PLANTING SEASON
Winter, Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Not Applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
60–90 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun to Partial Shade
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
Zones 9–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
30–40 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface sow
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Nicotiana Hybrida 'Starlight Dancer' release more fragrance in the evening?
Can Nicotiana Hybrida 'Starlight Dancer' release more fragrance in the evening?
Yes. Like many flowering tobaccos, its blooms are often most fragrant during the evening and at night.
Do the flowers bloom continuously through the season?
Do the flowers bloom continuously through the season?
Yes. Regular removal of faded blooms helps encourage continued flowering over an extended period.
Can Nicotiana 'Starlight Dancer' be planted near outdoor seating areas?
Can Nicotiana 'Starlight Dancer' be planted near outdoor seating areas?
Yes. Its fragrant blooms make it a popular choice for patios, pathways, and evening garden spaces.
Will Nicotiana 'Starlight Dancer' attract nighttime pollinators?
Will Nicotiana 'Starlight Dancer' attract nighttime pollinators?
Yes. The tubular, fragrant flowers can attract moths and other evening-active pollinators.
Does this variety perform well in mixed flower borders?
Does this variety perform well in mixed flower borders?
Yes. Its graceful branching habit and star-shaped blooms blend well with annuals and perennials in mixed garden displays.
How is Nicotiana 'Starlight Dancer' different from ornamental tobacco species?
How is Nicotiana 'Starlight Dancer' different from ornamental tobacco species?
'Starlight Dancer' is a hybrid selected for its abundant star-shaped flowers, graceful branching habit, and extended flowering display compared with many standard Nicotiana varieties.