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Nicotiana 'Bella'

Also Known As

  • Nicotiana alata x mutabilis 'Bella'
  • Bella Nicotiana
  • Bella Tobacco

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 1-12

Nicotiana 'Bella' plant details

Nicotiana 'Bella' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender, pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nicotiana 'Bella'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender, pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming, rare, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nicotiana 'Bella'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely 'Bella's' fragrant white flowers blush pink day by day to create a multicolored shower of trumpet shaped flowers that open in the late afternoon. A back of the border gem combined with cosmos and cleome.Introduced by us. Self sows.

Gardening facts about Nicotiana 'Bella' plant

How to Grow Nicotiana 'Bella'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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