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Nicotiana x sanderi Cranberry Island strain

Also Known As

  • Nicotiana x sanderae 'Cranberry Isle'
  • Nicotiana x sanderae 'Cranberry Isles'
  • Nicotiana x sanderae Cranberry Island strain
  • Cranberry Isle Tobacco
  • Cranberry Isles Nicotiana

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

Nicotiana x sanderi Cranberry Island strain plant details

Nicotiana x sanderi Cranberry Island strain is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer cream, lavender, magenta, pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nicotiana x sanderi Cranberry Island strain

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, lavender, magenta, pink, purple and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nicotiana x sanderi Cranberry Island strain

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An heirloom variety with trumpets of bloom in hues of lilac, smoky mauve, white, pink, violet, and dusky dark purple, some netted with darker veining. As evening hours approach, they lift their heads and release an intoxicating scent that will perfume your whole garden. Poisonous. Self sows.

Gardening facts about Nicotiana x sanderi Cranberry Island strain plant

How to Grow Nicotiana x sanderi Cranberry Island strain

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
    • pink
    • lavender
    • purple
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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