Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Annual Of The Day

Nemesia strumosa
Nemesia

Type Annual
Height 8" to 24" / 20cm to 60cm
Spread 6" to 10" / 15cm to 25cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Irregular or sprawling
Exposure Full shade to partial sun

Bloom Color Orange, pink, purple, white and yellow
Bloom Time Spring through Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes A frost tender annual that grows best in a cool, moist, well-drained spot. Pinch plant regularly to maintain shape. In very hot conditions this plant will tend to burn.

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