LIFE CYCLE
Annual
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Red white blooms
GROWTH HABIT
Compact bushy
BLOOM SEASON
Winter spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Not edible
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Plant
PLANTING SEASON
Winter
FRUIT SIZE
Not applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
20–30 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun Partial Shade
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
Annual plant
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
20–25 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface sow
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well drained fertile soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nemesia an annual or does it come back yearly?
Is Nemesia an annual or does it come back yearly?
Nemesia is typically grown as a tender annual, though in mild, frost-free climates it may behave as a short-lived perennial.
Does Nemesia Red and White need deadheading to keep blooming?
Does Nemesia Red and White need deadheading to keep blooming?
Removing spent blooms encourages continued flowering, helping the plant maintain a fuller, tidier appearance through the season.
How much spacing should be left between Nemesia plants?
How much spacing should be left between Nemesia plants?
Moderate spacing allows the mounding habit room to fill in without overcrowding, improving airflow and reducing disease risk.
Does Nemesia self-seed or spread on its own in garden beds?
Does Nemesia self-seed or spread on its own in garden beds?
Some nemesia varieties can self-seed lightly in favorable conditions, though hybrid types may not always come true from seed.
Is Nemesia Red and White better for edging or as a filler plant?
Is Nemesia Red and White better for edging or as a filler plant?
Its low, spreading habit makes it well-suited for edging pathways or filling gaps between taller border plants.
What does Nemesia's bloom pattern look like throughout the season?
What does Nemesia's bloom pattern look like throughout the season?
It tends to flower in flushes, with blooms appearing more heavily in cooler spring and fall periods than peak summer heat.