50+ Nemesia Blue Gem Flower Seeds-NEMESIA STRUMOSA- Blue Gem-Long Blooming Annual-B370
50+ Nemesia Blue Gem Flower Seeds-NEMESIA STRUMOSA- Blue Gem-Long Blooming Annual-B370
50+ Nemesia Blue Gem Flower Seeds-NEMESIA STRUMOSA- Blue Gem-Long Blooming Annual-B370
50+ Nemesia Blue Gem Flower Seeds-NEMESIA STRUMOSA- Blue Gem-Long Blooming Annual-B370

50+ Nemesia Blue Gem Flower Seeds-NEMESIA STRUMOSA- Blue Gem-Long Blooming Annual-B370

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50+ Nemesia Blue Gem Flower Seeds-NEMESIA STRUMOSA- Blue Gem-Long Blooming Annual-B370

Description:

Nemesia Strumosa- is a long-blooming annual that's packed with color! Grow Nemesia seeds for this compact little plant that's perfect for the garden border or for containers. This variety of Nemesia features masses of petite blue flowers with white eyes that cover each bushy plant. The blue Nemesia plant is a particularly charming cottage garden specimen. Blue Nemesia is spectacular in cool, maritime areas or mountain gardens where nights remain cool throughout summer.

Nemesia plants are not known for their heat tolerance as they tend to fade in the hot, humid days of summer. It 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. 'Blue Gem' has striking pansy-like, deep-blue flowers, compact habit ideal for patio container. A compact bedding plant with an abundance of showy flowers.

How to grow Nemesia from flower seed: 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.

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

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