How to Grow Nemesia Strumosa

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If you live in a region with long, cool summers and mild winters, you'll find nemesia indispensable. Clusters of flowers in a variety of colors grow atop 2-foot stems. Many varieties of this annual (grows just one year) are available, including large-flowered and dwarf types.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Buy healthy, green plants with no signs of wilting or disease. Plants should be stocky with plenty of leaves. It's a plus if they don't have any flowers since that means that they'll divert their early energy into root development, creating healthier plants in the long run.
Step2
Choose a spot with full sun to very light shade and average, well-drained soil. If you're growing nemesia over the winter, plant it where it will receive protection from north and west winds.
Step3
Plant 4- to 10-inches apart, depending on the variety. Check the label for directions.
Step4
Keep soil evenly moist.
Step5
Fertilize once or twice during the growing season.
Step6
Pinch or trim off spent flowers to promote bushier plants and flowering.
Step7
Discard plants once they're felled by heavy frost or get ratty at season's end.

Tips & Warnings

  • In regions with very mild winters, nemesia can be planted in the fall for winter color.
  • Nemesia is difficult to grow outside of California and the Pacific Northwest. It needs a long, cool growing season.

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