Nicotiana, Flowering Tobacco 'Crimson Bedder'

Nicotianaalata

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)
Species
alata (a-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Citrus Heights, California

Redwood City, California

Richmond, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Lima, Ohio

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Reston, Virginia

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Redwood City, CA | April 2010 | positive

I love this nicotiana! Here in the Bay Area, its one of the first plants in my garden to go into flower in late winter/early spring. It...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Petal textures are often compared to rich fabrics. These trumpet-shaped petals can only be described as being made of ruby velvet. Bloomi...Read More

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