Description
Nicotiana hybrida | Tobacco hybrid ‘Whisper Shades of Rose’
There are over 65 species of Tobacco that hail from Australia, North America, and tropical South America. They are attractive plants with beautiful flowers and appealing foliage. All of them have tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers that come in nearly every color and most often open during the evening and and nighttime hours, sometimes releasing a pleasant fragrance. They can be used as specimen or bedding plants, in borders, woodland gardens, in containers, or for planting in masses or even as a focal point.
‘Whisper Shades of Rose’ tobacco has cascades of tubular silken blooms in various hues of pink that glow in the suns light. Makes a great addition to cottage gardens, summer borders, and containers. Stands out exceptionally well out against variegated ornamental grasses. Looks fantastic for months on end. Great disease resistance too.
Exudes a sweet floral fragrance during the evening hours to attract moths for pollination.
Best to start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Needs light, humidity and heat to germinate. Do not cover tiny seeds with soil.
Attracts bees, moths and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
Type: Annual
Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
Mature height: 2.5-3.5 ft
Mature width: 18-24 inches
Hardiness zones: 10-11
Please note: All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. All tobaccos should be considered poisonous to consume (smoking brings its own risks); some are extremely poisonous and have caused fatalities. Poisoning through intentional or accidental misuse of nicotine and products containing it is a relatively common occurrence. Related species may contain other toxic alkaloids, chemically similar to nicotine, so it is for this reason we suggest that you enjoy ‘Whisper Shades of Rose’ and other ornamental species of tobacco for their flowers only. Do NOT smoke these leaves.