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baby blue eyes

Nemophila menziesii

Genus: Nemophila
Family: Boraginaceae

About this plant

N. menziesii is a bushy annual to 20cm, with small, lobed leaves and bowl-shaped bright blue flowers, 4cm across, with a white centre

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Must be watered during dry periods in the summer to promote flowering

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in-situ in spring or autumn

Pests

Can be attacked by aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

Bog GardenConservatoryOutdoor

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