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Nicotiana × sanderae 'Merlin Mixture' is a beautiful hybrid tobacco plant known for its mix of colorful flowers and pleasant fragrance. This annual plant belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and is prized for its long-lasting blooms, compact growth, and versatile use in gardens, borders, and containers. The variety of colors in 'Merlin Mixture' instantly adds ambiance and visual appeal to any garden.
'Merlin Mixture' is a bushy, compact plant that typically grows 40–60 cm tall. The trumpet-shaped flowers vary in colors, including pink, red, white, and lime green, creating a vibrant and playful look. The aromatic gray-green foliage contrasts beautifully with the colorful flowers and adds texture to borders, containers, and flower beds.
The flowers bloom from late spring to early autumn and emit a pleasant, sweet fragrance, especially noticeable in the evenings and mornings. This scent attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making the plant not only aesthetically pleasing but also ecologically valuable.
Nicotiana × sanderae 'Merlin Mixture' is easy to grow from seeds or young plants. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny to partially shaded location. Regular watering is important, especially during warm spells, to promote long-lasting blooms.
Removing spent flowers encourages new blooms and keeps the plant compact and healthy. As an annual, 'Merlin Mixture' completes its life cycle within a single growing season but can set seed, which will spontaneously produce new plants the following year.
'Merlin Mixture' is a versatile plant that can be used in various ways in the garden:
Borders: adds colour, height and fragrance to mixed flower beds.
Containers and bins: ideal for terraces, patios and balconies.
Biodiversity garden: attracts pollinators and supports ecological balance in the garden.
Evening garden: The pleasant scent makes the plant perfect for evening or relaxing gardens.
The colorful mix of flowers makes this plant ideal for planting with other annuals or perennials, creating a dynamic and harmonious garden design.
Although the plant is ornamental and fragrant, Nicotiana × sanderae belongs to the nightshade family and contains alkaloids. Therefore, consumption is not recommended. Touching the plant is completely safe, but children and pets should be warned not to eat any part of the plant.
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