| Description | Baby Bella Nicotiana (Nicotiana x sanderae) A well-branched Nicotiana, loaded with red flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (nih-ko-shee-AN-nuh)(SAN-der-ay) |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Sunlight | full, tolerates some shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | prefers moist well drained, tolerates average |
| Temperature | tolerates cooler temperatures, if hardened can be planted early to mid May |
| Flowers | 2-2.5 inch tubular red (Antique Red), fragrant |
| Dimensions | 24-28 inches, space 12-16 on center, upright grower, well branched |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Native Site | Species plant native to Brazil |
| Misc Facts | Nicotiana was named after Jean Nicot (1530-1600) (French) who brought the tobacco plant to Europe. |
| Author's Notes | I have seen these a few times in gardens. Always being well branched with a plethora of red flower. |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #76-Annuals for Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson), Park Seeds web site |
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