Nemesia fruticans
Nemesia
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Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans) - Description
Nemesia have clusters of flowers with conspicuous lower lobes on short stems above mounds of lance-shaped foliage.
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans) - Blooming
Blooms two lipped, trumpet-shaped flowers in colors such as blue, pink, yellow, white, red, and pink.
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans) - Growth
Growth slows down when temperatures dip below 50°F (10°C). Temperatures below freezing may kill off the plant if it is not hardened first. Nemesia grows best in full sun. Works well as a container plant, in a herbaceous border, or as a bedding.
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans) - Planting
Seeds should be sown anytime in spring when temperatures get to 60°F (15°C). In warmer climates sow seeds in autumn for spring flowering plants in a container. Root cuttings of non-flower bearing stems in late summer.
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans) - Pest
Prone to foot and root rot.
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans) - Interesting facts
The genera Nemesia and Diascia are comprised of relatively closely related plants (they are both in the same plant family, Scrophulariaceae). They both have similar cultural needs and are both great to use in mixed containers.
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with moderately fertile, acidic soil that drains well. In dry weather, water freely.
