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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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1-2 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Nicotiana affinis
Other names: Tobacco plant
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Genus: Nicotiana
Species: N. affinis - N. affinis is a biennial grown forming white, long tubular, fragrant flowers that are produced from late summer to autumn.
Nicotiana affinis is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant and best enjoyed on autumn evenings.
Habit: Branching, Upright
Toxicity: Severe discomfort may be experienced if consumed.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Nicotiana affinis (Tobacco plant) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moist free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade in a sheltered position. It will appreciate rotted organic matter being added to the soil before planting.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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