50+ Mix Nemesia Carnival Flower Seeds-Nemesia Strumosa- Nana Compacta Annual Flower--B419
Description:
The Nemesia Carnival Mix, 'Nemesia strumosa Nana Compacta', has very brilliantly coloured flowers on a dwarf plant. This wonderful cool season annual has snapdragon-like flowers. They come in shades of cream, yellow, blue, orange, crimson, pink, and bicolours. The 3/4 inch funnel-shaped flowers with a pouch at the base are borne on 3 to 4 inch spikes. Nemesia strumosa is a very compact and well-branched plant which flowers very early and continues throughout summer and into autumn. This is a perfect plant for carpet-bedding. Prefers moist but well drained soil. Needs sun for part of the day. The Carnival Mix has striking pansy-like, deep flowers, compact habit ideal for patio container. A compact bedding plant with an abundance of showy flowers.
GROWING NEMESIA: Sow Nemesia seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before last frost. Sow flower seed on surface of starter compost and gently firm down compost, only lightly cover. Keep soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light. When the Nemesia seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 3 inch pots and grow in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatize the young Nemesia seedlings to outdoor conditions. As seedlings grow, pinch back 1 - 2 times to encourage compact growth. Transplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed, 6 inches apart. Or directly sow Nemesia seeds outdoors in prepared beds when danger of frost has passed. Thin to 6 inches apart.
Temperature: 65 - 72 F(18-22 C)
Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Press seeds into the soil and cover lightly
Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 6 inches
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 7
Height: 8 - 10 inches
Bloom Season: Late spring through fall
Bloom Color: Blue
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3
