Crimson Bedder Nicotiana blooms on a white background.
Nicotiana Seeds, Crimson Bedder
Crimson Bedder Nicotiana flowers growing on the plant at the Baker Creek gardens.
Arrangement of Crimson Bedder Nicotiana flowers on a teal background.
Close-up of Crimson Bedder Nicotiana flowers. against a dark background.
Crimson Bedder Nicotiana blooms on a white background.
Nicotiana Seeds, Crimson Bedder
Crimson Bedder Nicotiana flowers growing on the plant at the Baker Creek gardens.
Arrangement of Crimson Bedder Nicotiana flowers on a teal background.
Close-up of Crimson Bedder Nicotiana flowers. against a dark background.

Nicotiana Seeds,
Crimson Bedder

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Description

These tidy plants burst forth with a profusion of lovely cherry-colored blooms. Plants are a neat 24 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches across, packed with gorgeous tubular flowers. They are a reliable choice for beds, borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. Hummingbirds and pollinators appreciate these gorgeous long-season bloomers just as much as we do!

Caution: All tobacco is poisonous.

Growing Tips: Surface sow in early spring indoors (for transplants) or direct sow outdoors after last spring frost. Plants require full sun, rich soil and moderate moisture. CAUTION: Poisonous

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Nicotiana alata
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
10–21
Days to Maturity
90
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
12–14 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–75°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

Crimson Bedder is a compact bedding type, so the goal is to have stocky transplants ready the moment the weather settles. Surface sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost, pressing the seed into the mix without covering it, since light aids germination; at 70-75°F it comes up in 10 to 21 days. Move plants into beds, borders, or containers 2 weeks after the last frost has passed, and direct sow only if you garden where the season runs long. Plants are not frost hardy, and they need about 90 days to reach their cherry-red flush.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 7-21 days.
  • Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant 2 weeks after last frost has passed.
  • Gardeners in long- season areas can direct sow 2 weeks after last frost.
  • Surface sow seeds and gently press into soil, as light aids germination.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 70-75 F.

How to Grow

  • Plants prefer full sun, though in southern locales a bit of afternoon shade is ideal.
  • Provide well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
  • Keep plants well fed; they like highly fertile soil and regular watering.
  • Space plants 12 inches apart.
  • Deadhead to encourage continued blooming.
  • Most varieties are on the taller side, and should ideally be located in the middle and back of the landscape design.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • A disease- and pest-free flower.

How to Save Seeds

Saving sunflower seeds is very easy!

  • Plants will readily self sow but will often bloom late and are better saved and started indoors the following spring.
  • Hand pick dried seed capsules before they shatter and scatter all over the garden.
  • Save seeds in a cool, dark, dry place over winter.

FAQ

How large does Crimson Bedder get, and will it grow in a pot?

Plants stay a neat 24 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches across, and they are a reliable choice for beds, borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. Space them 12 to 14 inches apart.

How do I keep the flowers coming?

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, and keep plants well fed and watered. Nicotiana likes highly fertile, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter, plus regular water and full sun.

Does it attract pollinators?

Yes. Hummingbirds and pollinators appreciate these long-season tubular blooms, and nicotiana flowers in general are especially attractive to butterflies, the hawk moth, and other pollinators.
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