Overview
Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Nicotiana, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series is a bushy cultivar of Nicotiana, a genus that includes annuals, biennials, perennials, and shrubs with simple, alternate leaves and tubular or salver-shaped flowers. This cultivar is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with deciduous foliage, thriving in full sun or partial shade and favouring east, south, or west-facing, sheltered positions. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with acid to neutral pH, and flowers in spring and summer. Suitable for city gardens, courtyards, patios, and informal cottage gardens, it is propagated by surface-sown seed at 18°C in mid-spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Nicotiana
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, surface sown at 18°C in mid spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse leafhopper
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to grey moulds and to virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series?
Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series need?
Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series hardy in the UK?
Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Nicotiana x sanderae Cuba Series?
Propagate by seed, surface sown at 18°C in mid spring.
