Nemesia
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Nemesia (Nemesia spp.) is a compact flowering plant valued for its small, fragrant blooms that appear in a wide range of colors including purple, pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. It forms a dense, mounding plant that provides bright seasonal color in garden beds, borders, and containers, performing best during the cooler parts of the growing season.
Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; avoid allowing soil to dry out completely during active growth
• Pruning: Lightly trim or deadhead to encourage continued blooming and maintain a compact shape
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to support steady flowering
Attributes
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Plant TypeAnnual
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USDA Zone9 - 11
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OriginSouth Africa
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ToxicityNot known to be toxic
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Mature Height6-12 inches
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Mature Width8-12 inches
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Soil PreferenceWell-drained, moderately fertile
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Spacing8-12 inches
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Growth RateModerate
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Critter ResistantTolerance
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Salt ToleranceLow
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Cold ToleranceModerate
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FloweringYes
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Bloom PeriodFall through spring
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Flower ColorPurple | Pink | Red | Yellow | Orange | White
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Stem ColorGreen
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Foliage ColorGreen