Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Color mix
Growth Habit
Compact
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
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
9–11
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
20–25 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Well drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Poetry Mix different from single-color Nemesia varieties?
What makes Poetry Mix different from single-color Nemesia varieties?
The mix produces a vibrant blend of complementary flower colors for a lively garden display.
Can these flowers brighten containers and window boxes?
Can these flowers brighten containers and window boxes?
Yes, their compact growth makes them well suited for pots, planters, and window boxes.
Will the mixed seeds produce different bloom colors?
Will the mixed seeds produce different bloom colors?
Yes, the blend can produce a variety of colorful flowers with natural variation.
Do the flowers have a light fragrance?
Do the flowers have a light fragrance?
Many Nemesia varieties produce lightly fragrant blooms during the flowering season.
Can Poetry Mix be planted in borders and cottage gardens?
Can Poetry Mix be planted in borders and cottage gardens?
Yes, it blends beautifully into borders, cottage gardens, and mixed flower beds.
Do bees and butterflies visit the flowers?
Do bees and butterflies visit the flowers?
Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects.