Nicotiana Crimson Bedder Seeds

 

A striking annual bedding plant producing masses of rich crimson-red, trumpet-shaped blooms.

 

Ornamental Tobacco Crimson Bedder has a compact, bushy habit and flowers freely throughout summer, creating bold displays in borders, containers, and bedding schemes.

 

Its vibrant colour and sweet evening fragrance make it a favourite for pollinator friendly gardens, attracting moths, bees, and hoverflies.

 

Easy to grow and quick to establish, this variety adds dramatic impact to summer planting.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sow

 

February to April indoors or direct sow outdoors after last frost

Germination

10 to 21 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position

Moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Excellent for borders, containers, and bedding schemes

Height/Spread

45 to 60 cm tall × 30 to 40 cm spread

Flowering

June to September

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow indoors from February to April. Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost and press lightly, as they need light to germinate. Keep at 18 to 22°C until seedlings appear. Transplant when large enough to handle and harden off before planting out after the last frost. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors in late spring once soil has warmed.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water regularly during dry spells and feed occasionally for best performance. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering. Ornamental Tobacco thrives in sunny, sheltered positions and is well-suited to bedding displays and containers.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Crimson red trumpet-shaped blooms with evening fragrance

Compact and free-flowering habit

Ideal for borders, containers, and bedding schemes

Attracts moths, bees, and hoverflies

Easy to grow and quick to establish

 

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