Nicotiana glutinosa
A half-hardy perennial often grown as an annual, with sticky stems and slightly grey-green, heart-shaped leaves with wavy edges. In summer, tall stems to around 75cm high bear loose spikes of bell-shaped flowers, pale peachy pink on the outside and yellow in the centre
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, avoid skin contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Nicotiana can be annuals, biennials, perennials or shrubs, with simple, alternate leaves and tubular or salver-shaped, often fragrant flowers borne in racemes or panicles in summer or autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Bolivia, Peru, Galapagos
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed. Surface sow seeds, do not exclude light. Germinate at 18°C (64°F)
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, thrips, glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse leafhopper
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and to virus diseases
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