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Cape jewels

Nemesia strumosa

Genus: Nemesia
Family: Scrophulariaceae

About this plant

N. strumosa is a bushy annual to 30cm in height, with lance-shaped leaves and racemes of 2-lipped flowers 2cm across, in shades of red, purple, pink, blue, yellow or white, often bicoloured

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun. Water freely in dry weather to maintain flower production. Pinch out growing tips to promote bushy growth

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 15°C in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years