- Botanical name: Nicotiana 'Whisper Mixed'
- Common name: Tobacco plant
- Family: Solanaceae
- Plant Type: Annual
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
- Scented flowers
Nicotiana ‘Whisper Mixed’ is a tall selection of nicotianas, brilliant for growing at the back of the border. Plants have silver-green foliage and bear flowers in glorious, muted shades of white and pink, all summer long. They release a delicate fragrance to attract moths in the evening. It makes an excellent cut flower.
Grow Nicotiana ‘Whisper Mixed’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
How to grow Nicotiana 'Whisper Mixed'
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Plant size
90cm height
45cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Plant calendar
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Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do not Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
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S
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O
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N
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Collect seeds |
J
Do not Collect seeds in January |
F
Do not Collect seeds in February |
M
Do not Collect seeds in March |
A
Do not Collect seeds in April |
M
Do not Collect seeds in May |
J
Do not Collect seeds in June |
J
Do not Collect seeds in July |
A
Do not Collect seeds in August |
S
Do Collect seeds in September |
O
Do Collect seeds in October |
N
Do not Collect seeds in November |
D
Do not Collect seeds in December |
Nicotiana 'Whisper Mixed' and wildlife
Nicotiana 'Whisper Mixed' is known for attracting butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Does not attract Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Nicotiana 'Whisper Mixed' poisonous?
Nicotiana 'Whisper Mixed' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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