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  1. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Yet another stranger on the patio this fair morning:scratch:I've watched it getting massive and have no idea what it is.....I only know I never planted it amongst the Hydrangea!:)
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  2. Ivory

    Ivory Gardener

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    Could it be Nicotiana longiflora?
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  3. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    :thumb: Yes I came up with a Nicotiniana too Pal
    Tobacco.. (Nicotiniana alata)
    Plant Attracts: Moths
    Colour: Blue / Green / White / Red / Yellow / Pink / Purple /
    Season: Summer / Autumn / Winter
    Size/Height: Height 24-36ins (60-90cm)


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  4. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    :thumb:It could be indeed Ivory...and there's me a non smoker:lollol:

    It's got to be a seed deposited by a bird then because I've not had those in the plot before....story of my patio that!...all sorts pop up uninvited but always most welcome:D

    Thank you:)
     
  5. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    :thumb:Thanks Marley.....It's a grand looking plant,I'm wondering if I can get it to spread into my borders:)
     
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    :) Nicotiana Sylvestris proberbly........does it have a nice scent specialy in the evening.
     
  7. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    I couldn't detect any roders...I'll have a sniff later though.I suppose it's then the Moths are out:)
     
  8. gerkin50

    gerkin50 Gardener

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    yep definatly ,we grow it at work in the council bedding displays as dots .seeds easily
     
  9. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    That's good news gerkin:)
    No roders....I've just had a smell and nothing to write home about.
     
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