Crimson King

[wdoyle1980]

Hail Discordia!

I saw in another forum that someone had a variety called 'KingCrimson'. I am very (very!) intrigued by this. Does anyone have any seeds from this magnificent variety that they'd be willing to donate? PM or reply.

 

[FmGrowit]

Nothing in the GRIN database. Need more info. Is it a tobaccum or rustica variety?

edit:

Found it....Nicotiana alata

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage:
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Flowers are good for cutting
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Not sure if this a smokable plant or not. It's known as a flowering tobacco and is somewhat of a common nursery variety, but used as an ornamental.