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Nicotiana 'Starlight Dancer'

Nicotiana 'Starlight Dancer'

Regular price $9.50
Sale price $9.50 Regular price

Growing Zones: Annual
Light: Full Sun/Part Shade
Height: 24-48"
Spacing: 12-18"
Bloom Color: White
Shipped Pot Size: 3.25"
Availability: Spring 2026
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  • Nicotiana 'Starlight Dancer' Plants for Sale

    Nicotiana langsdorffii

    Bring twilight magic to your garden with Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’. This elegant flowering annual sends up airy stems topped with clusters of star-shaped, creamy white blooms that seem to glow at dusk. Their soft, sweet fragrance intensifies in the evening, turning any border, patio, or seating area into a dreamy nighttime retreat.

    Perfect for planting near porches, walkways, and open windows, ‘Starlight Dancer’ draws in butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators by day, then enchants you with its perfume by night. Tall, graceful stems and clouds of white flowers make it a beautiful choice for the middle or back of beds, cottage gardens, moon gardens, and containers.

    Add Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’ to your garden and enjoy months of shimmering blooms, intoxicating evening fragrance, and a steady stream of visiting pollinators. It’s a simple way to turn any outdoor space into a magical, starlit escape.

  • 🌱 Getting Started

    • 🕰️ When to plant: After all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.

    • 📍 Where to plant: Choose a spot with full sun to light/partial shade. In very hot areas, give it afternoon shade.

    • 🪴 Soil: Nicotiana prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Mix in compost or aged manure before planting.

    🌞 Light & Location

    • 🌞 Best light: Full sun (6+ hours) in cooler climates.

    • ⛱️ Hot climates: Morning sun and afternoon shade help flowers last longer and plants stay happier.

    • 🌬️ Protection: Plant in a spot sheltered from strong winds—tall stems can lean or bend.

    💧 Watering

    • 🚰 Keep the soil evenly moist, especially while plants are getting established.

    • ⛲ Water deeply but less often, rather than just sprinkling the surface.

    • ⚠️ Avoid soggy soil—Nicotiana does not like “wet feet” and may rot in waterlogged conditions.

    🌿 Feeding & Care

    • 🌾 Fertilizer: Mix a slow-release, balanced fertilizer into the soil at planting, or use a liquid feed every 3–4 weeks.

    • ✂️ Deadheading: Regularly remove spent flower clusters to keep plants blooming all season.

    • 🧹 Weeding: Keep the area around plants weed-free so they don’t compete for water and nutrients.

    📏 Spacing & Height

    • ↔️ Spacing: Plant 12–18” apart to allow good air flow and full, bushy growth.

    • 📐 Height: Grows about 3–4 feet tall—perfect for the middle or back of beds.

    • 🪴 In containers: Use a large, deep pot with drainage holes. Stake if plants get tall and top-heavy.

    🐝 Pollinators & Companions

    • 🦋 Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’ is loved by hummingbirds, moths, and other pollinators.

    • 🌸 Pairs beautifully with salvias, ornamental grasses, lavender, and silver or purple foliage plants.

    • 🌙 Plant near a patio, path, or seating area to enjoy the evening fragrance.

    🚑 Problem-Solving Tips

    • 😕 Plants look floppy?

    • Likely thirsty—water deeply and check soil moisture.

    • In very rich soil, taller plants may need a light stake for support.

    • 🌿 Leaves turning yellow?

    • Often a sign of overwatering or poor drainage.

    • Let the top inch of soil dry slightly between waterings and improve drainage if needed.

    • 🐛 Pests:

    • Check undersides of leaves for aphids or other insects.

    • Rinse off with a firm spray of water or use insecticidal soap if needed.

    Quick Success Checklist

    • ✅ Plant after frost in sun/part shade

    • ✅ Use well-drained, compost-enriched soil

    • ✅ Keep soil evenly moist, not soggy

    • ✅ Feed lightly every few weeks

    • ✅ Deadhead spent blooms for nonstop flowers

    Follow these simple steps and your Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’ will reward you with tall stems, glowing white blooms, and a gorgeous evening fragrance all season long. 🌸🌙

  • 🌿 Enjoying Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’ in Your Garden

    🌸 Enjoy in the Garden

    • 🌙 Evening fragrance: Visit the garden at dusk when the flowers are most fragrant—perfect for unwinding after a long day.

    • 🪑 Near seating areas: Plant by a bench, porch, or patio so you can sit and relax while enjoying the soft scent and glowing white blooms.

    • 🪟 By doors and windows: Grow near entryways or open windows so the evening perfume drifts gently indoors.

    🐝 Create a Pollinator Haven

    • 🦋 Pollinator magnet: Watch butterflies, hummingbirds, and nighttime moths visit the flowers.

    • 🌼 Pollinator corner: Combine with other pollinator favorites (like salvia, lavender, and bee balm) to make a lively, buzzing garden spot.

    💐 Cut Flowers for Indoors

    • ✂️ Cut for vases: Snip stems when some flowers are open and others are still in bud.

    • 🏺 Arrange in bouquets: Mix with roses, dahlias, cosmos, or simple greenery for soft, romantic arrangements.

    • 💧 Make them last: Use clean scissors, remove any leaves below the water line, and place stems in fresh water right away.

    🎨 Design & Garden Style

    • 🎭 Add height & drama: Use ‘Starlight Dancer’ behind shorter plants to create layers and movement in your borders.

    • 🌈 Color pairings: Looks beautiful with:

    • Purple and blue flowers 💜💙

    • Silver or gray foliage 🌿

    • Soft pinks and creams 🌸

    • 🌱 Container displays: Grow in large pots near patios and balconies for fragrance where you relax most.

    🌙 Make a Moon or Evening Garden

    • ✨ Glow at night: White, starry flowers stand out in low light and by moonlight.

    • 🔦 Cozy evenings: Add string lights, candles, or lanterns near your Nicotiana to create a peaceful nighttime nook.

    • 🛋️ Outdoor “living room”: Pair with comfy chairs and a small table for an evening reading or tea spot.

    📸 Capture & Remember

    • 📷 Garden photos: Take pictures of the tall, airy stems and glowing blooms for your garden journal or social media.

    • 📝 Plan for next year: Note where they performed best so you can plant more in your favorite spots.

    With just a few plants, Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’ can turn an ordinary corner of your yard into a fragrant, magical evening retreat you’ll look forward to visiting every night. 🌸🌙✨

Description

Nicotiana 'Starlight Dancer' Plants for Sale

Nicotiana langsdorffii

Bring twilight magic to your garden with Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’. This elegant flowering annual sends up airy stems topped with clusters of star-shaped, creamy white blooms that seem to glow at dusk. Their soft, sweet fragrance intensifies in the evening, turning any border, patio, or seating area into a dreamy nighttime retreat.

Perfect for planting near porches, walkways, and open windows, ‘Starlight Dancer’ draws in butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators by day, then enchants you with its perfume by night. Tall, graceful stems and clouds of white flowers make it a beautiful choice for the middle or back of beds, cottage gardens, moon gardens, and containers.

Add Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’ to your garden and enjoy months of shimmering blooms, intoxicating evening fragrance, and a steady stream of visiting pollinators. It’s a simple way to turn any outdoor space into a magical, starlit escape.

Growing Tips

🌱 Getting Started

• 🕰️ When to plant: After all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.

• 📍 Where to plant: Choose a spot with full sun to light/partial shade. In very hot areas, give it afternoon shade.

• 🪴 Soil: Nicotiana prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Mix in compost or aged manure before planting.

🌞 Light & Location

• 🌞 Best light: Full sun (6+ hours) in cooler climates.

• ⛱️ Hot climates: Morning sun and afternoon shade help flowers last longer and plants stay happier.

• 🌬️ Protection: Plant in a spot sheltered from strong winds—tall stems can lean or bend.

💧 Watering

• 🚰 Keep the soil evenly moist, especially while plants are getting established.

• ⛲ Water deeply but less often, rather than just sprinkling the surface.

• ⚠️ Avoid soggy soil—Nicotiana does not like “wet feet” and may rot in waterlogged conditions.

🌿 Feeding & Care

• 🌾 Fertilizer: Mix a slow-release, balanced fertilizer into the soil at planting, or use a liquid feed every 3–4 weeks.

• ✂️ Deadheading: Regularly remove spent flower clusters to keep plants blooming all season.

• 🧹 Weeding: Keep the area around plants weed-free so they don’t compete for water and nutrients.

📏 Spacing & Height

• ↔️ Spacing: Plant 12–18” apart to allow good air flow and full, bushy growth.

• 📐 Height: Grows about 3–4 feet tall—perfect for the middle or back of beds.

• 🪴 In containers: Use a large, deep pot with drainage holes. Stake if plants get tall and top-heavy.

🐝 Pollinators & Companions

• 🦋 Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’ is loved by hummingbirds, moths, and other pollinators.

• 🌸 Pairs beautifully with salvias, ornamental grasses, lavender, and silver or purple foliage plants.

• 🌙 Plant near a patio, path, or seating area to enjoy the evening fragrance.

🚑 Problem-Solving Tips

• 😕 Plants look floppy?

• Likely thirsty—water deeply and check soil moisture.

• In very rich soil, taller plants may need a light stake for support.

• 🌿 Leaves turning yellow?

• Often a sign of overwatering or poor drainage.

• Let the top inch of soil dry slightly between waterings and improve drainage if needed.

• 🐛 Pests:

• Check undersides of leaves for aphids or other insects.

• Rinse off with a firm spray of water or use insecticidal soap if needed.

Quick Success Checklist

• ✅ Plant after frost in sun/part shade

• ✅ Use well-drained, compost-enriched soil

• ✅ Keep soil evenly moist, not soggy

• ✅ Feed lightly every few weeks

• ✅ Deadhead spent blooms for nonstop flowers

Follow these simple steps and your Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’ will reward you with tall stems, glowing white blooms, and a gorgeous evening fragrance all season long. 🌸🌙

Use Them!

🌿 Enjoying Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’ in Your Garden

🌸 Enjoy in the Garden

• 🌙 Evening fragrance: Visit the garden at dusk when the flowers are most fragrant—perfect for unwinding after a long day.

• 🪑 Near seating areas: Plant by a bench, porch, or patio so you can sit and relax while enjoying the soft scent and glowing white blooms.

• 🪟 By doors and windows: Grow near entryways or open windows so the evening perfume drifts gently indoors.

🐝 Create a Pollinator Haven

• 🦋 Pollinator magnet: Watch butterflies, hummingbirds, and nighttime moths visit the flowers.

• 🌼 Pollinator corner: Combine with other pollinator favorites (like salvia, lavender, and bee balm) to make a lively, buzzing garden spot.

💐 Cut Flowers for Indoors

• ✂️ Cut for vases: Snip stems when some flowers are open and others are still in bud.

• 🏺 Arrange in bouquets: Mix with roses, dahlias, cosmos, or simple greenery for soft, romantic arrangements.

• 💧 Make them last: Use clean scissors, remove any leaves below the water line, and place stems in fresh water right away.

🎨 Design & Garden Style

• 🎭 Add height & drama: Use ‘Starlight Dancer’ behind shorter plants to create layers and movement in your borders.

• 🌈 Color pairings: Looks beautiful with:

• Purple and blue flowers 💜💙

• Silver or gray foliage 🌿

• Soft pinks and creams 🌸

• 🌱 Container displays: Grow in large pots near patios and balconies for fragrance where you relax most.

🌙 Make a Moon or Evening Garden

• ✨ Glow at night: White, starry flowers stand out in low light and by moonlight.

• 🔦 Cozy evenings: Add string lights, candles, or lanterns near your Nicotiana to create a peaceful nighttime nook.

• 🛋️ Outdoor “living room”: Pair with comfy chairs and a small table for an evening reading or tea spot.

📸 Capture & Remember

• 📷 Garden photos: Take pictures of the tall, airy stems and glowing blooms for your garden journal or social media.

• 📝 Plan for next year: Note where they performed best so you can plant more in your favorite spots.

With just a few plants, Nicotiana ‘Starlight Dancer’ can turn an ordinary corner of your yard into a fragrant, magical evening retreat you’ll look forward to visiting every night. 🌸🌙✨

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