Crimson Bedder Nicotiana is a compact heirloom flowering tobacco that produces masses of cherry-red tubular blooms on plants standing just 24 inches tall. These tidy performers reach 12 to 15 inches across and bloom reliably for 70 days, thriving in full sun where they become magnetic for hummingbirds and pollinators. The combination of long-season color, manageable size, and genuine pollinator appeal makes this variety a standout choice for anyone seeking reliable, low-fuss floral abundance.
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The real appeal lies in how these compact plants pack so much visual impact into a small footprint. Cherry-colored flowers cover the plants densely throughout the season, creating a continuous display that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies while remaining short enough to work in borders, containers, or smaller garden spaces. Unlike many ornamental plants, this variety actually benefits from being grown as an annual, shedding any complexity and delivering pure, dependable color.
Grown purely for its ornamental value, Crimson Bedder Nicotiana excels as a flowering bedding plant for garden borders and container displays. The long-season blooms also serve as a reliable nectar source for hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators, making it equally valuable in pollinator gardens where wildlife support matters as much as aesthetics.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow seeds on the surface of seed-starting mix (do not cover) and keep at 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds will sprout in 10 to 21 days. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during germination.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil temperatures have warmed and nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 50 degrees. Space plants 12 inches apart. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before final planting.
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