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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.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    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.

  2. Step 2

    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.

  3. Step 3

    Plant 4- to 10-inches apart, depending on the variety. Check the label for directions.

  4. Step 4

    Keep soil evenly moist.

  5. Step 5

    Fertilize once or twice during the growing season.

  6. Step 6

    Pinch or trim off spent flowers to promote bushier plants and flowering.

  7. Step 7

    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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