Nemesia
- Height × spread
- 0.3m – 0.5m × 0.4m – 0.5m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
Generally available in late Spring & Summer
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
There are around sixty five species of Nemesia. They are perennials, or are shrubby in character, or annuals, and in the garden they are often treated as annuals and taken out at the end of the season. Some of them are hardy, at least in the warmer parts of the country. They make neat little plants and come in a whole range of colours. Many of these are delicate pastel shades, with many two-coloured varieties. The little flowers generally have two lips and are freely borne. There are some distinctive, more showy forms that have bright coloured flowers, sometimes bi-coloured, that have an altogether more assertive effect.
- Flower colour
- Blue, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.3m – 0.5m
- Spread
- 0.4m – 0.5m
- Season of interest
- Summer
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Rock garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Bedding plant
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Spring-Autumn · Planting
Pinch out growing tips
On young plants pinch out foliage tips to encourage a pleasant and bushy growth habit.
Winter
Winter-Spring · Planting
Protect from winter cold
Bring the plant into a frost-free area before frosts occur, and do not put them outside until all danger of frost is past. Follow watering instructions, or allow the plant a period of dormancy during the winter.
Plants need to be brought inside in cold areas, i.e. colder than zone 8.
Planting & general
Outdoors
Water some varieties differently
Some plants within this genus have additional requirements for water. It is best to look up your specific plant, or the species it belongs to for watering guidance.
Compost · Planting
Ericaceous compost for repotting
Ericaceous compost is lightweight, so if a light pot is used put heavy crocks in the base, and if the compost dries out, water by standing the pot in water until it has been absorbed.
Some plants require acidic compost to make healthy growth because they are unable to absorb the correct nutrients in soil that contains lime. These plants are called 'calcifuge'. This applies to many rhododendrons, blueberries, and some heathers.
Compost · Planting
Multi-purpose compost
Use a good quality peat-free multi-purpose compost when growing in pots and containers.
Found in
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