Woodland Tobacco Plant | Nicotiana sylvestris
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Woodland Tobacco Plant
Nicotiana sylvestris
- With its fragrant bugle blooms in dazzling snow white hues, the woodland tobacco plant is one that ought to be on your radar.
- Plant your Nicotiana sylvestris near a seating area in the garden to make the most of the fabulous perfume, which is particularly heady on summer evenings.
- This plant is an excellent pick for both cottage and cutting gardens, and does a fantastic job at filling gaps in beds left by springtime bulbs.
- As one of the Royal Horticultural Society's Plants for Pollinators, you can rely on the woodland tobacco plant to attract bees and butterflies to your garden.
- A recipient of the RHS's prestigious Award of Garden Merit, this plant has been shown to perform particularly well in British gardens.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Woodland Tobacco Plant grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Woodland Tobacco Plant typically reaches a mature height of 150 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Woodland Tobacco Plant requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Woodland Tobacco Plant prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Woodland Tobacco Plant needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Woodland Tobacco Plant | Nicotiana sylvestris does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Woodland Tobacco Plant is rated H2, tolerating temperatures from 1°C to 5°C. It is tender in the UK and requires a heated greenhouse over winter in all regions, or is grown as an annual.
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