At a Glance
- Variety:Nemesia
Great for containers or borders.
Softens edges in baskets too.
Easy care plant.
Sowing Time
January – May
Sowing Indoors
Level fill a module tray with seed compost firming with the base of another tray. Water well with a fine rose. Sow seeds individualy over the surface, lightly covering with a little more compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 15-18 degree Celsius (60-65 Fahrenheit) or cover tray with cling film and leave in a warm room.
Growing On
When shoots appear, remove cling film or ventilate propagator. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. Grow on in a minimum temperature of 10 degree Celsius (50 Fahrenheit).
Hardening Off/Planting Out
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when risk of frost has passed. Allow 20cm (8in) between plants. Water well until established. Plant in groups of 3’s and 5’s.
Flowering Time
June – October