Nemesia strumosa

Scrophulariaceae

Nemesia

Fast-growing, bushy annual plant approx 20-30cm high by 15-20cm wide. The leaves are pale green, lancealoate and dentate. The yellow, white, red or orange flowers are lobed, 2-3cm wide and occur in terminal racemes during spring.

Uses

Ornamental flower suitable for cottage gardens, as a bedding plant and as a cut flower.

Culture

Grow in full sun in a protected position in cool or temperate climates. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Frost resistant. Remove growing tips to encourage a bushy habit. Propagate from seed.

Propagation

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Cultivars

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Plant Health

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More info

Plant Identification, Landscape Design and Home Garden Expert courses are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort Courses on growing Annual plants are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort

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