Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Star shaped white flowers sweet fragrance
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Spring to autumn
Flavour Profile
Not applicable
Suitable for
outdoor
Seed Type
Open pollinated
Plant Type
Ornamental flowering plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
20 to 25 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
Warm temperate climates
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
30 to 40 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Sunny sheltered locations
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Nicotiana affinis a popular flowering plant?
What makes Nicotiana affinis a popular flowering plant?
Nicotiana affinis is admired for its elegant trumpet-shaped white flowers, graceful upright growth, and evening fragrance, making it a popular choice for cottage gardens, borders, moon gardens, and ornamental landscape displays.
Where can Nicotiana affinis be grown?
Where can Nicotiana affinis be grown?
It grows well in flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, raised beds, and containers with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can Nicotiana affinis be used as a cut flower?
Can Nicotiana affinis be used as a cut flower?
Yes, its tall stems and elegant white blooms make it well suited for fresh bouquets, floral arrangements, and decorative indoor displays.
Does removing spent flowers encourage continued blooming?
Does removing spent flowers encourage continued blooming?
Yes, deadheading faded blooms helps keep plants looking tidy and may encourage additional flowering under suitable growing conditions.
Does Nicotiana affinis provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Nicotiana affinis provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants produce abundant fragrant white blooms and attractive green foliage throughout the flowering season, adding lasting color, texture, height, and ornamental appeal to gardens and containers under suitable growing conditions.