30+ Rare KLM Nemesia Flower Seeds-Nemesia Strumosa Flower Seeds-Exotic White and Blue Nemesia Flower- Hard to Find Annual--B427
Description:
Nemesia strumosa is a very compact and well-branched plant which flowers very early and continues throughout summer and into autumn. This is a perfect plant for carpet-bedding. Prefers moist but well drained soil. Needs sun for part of the day.' Blue Gem' has striking pansy-like, deep-blue flowers, compact habit ideal for patio container. A compact bedding plant with an abundance of showy flowers. White and Blue Nemesia Flowers' top petals are rich blue in clear contrast to the lower petals' creamy whiteness. Lots of flowers, smaller than the large flowered strains, even in height 25cm (10in) and with universal appeal.
Named after the Dutch airway KLM whose company colours are blue and white. Use it in beds, borders etc, to brighten up the garden or in tubs, planters, on the patio or even as a windowsill pot plant. Flowers summer. This is a long-blooming annual that's packed with color!
Grow Nemesia seeds for this compact little plant that's perfect for the garden border or for containers. This variety of Nemesia features masses of petite blue flowers with white eyes that cover each bushy plant. The blue Nemesia plant is a particularly charming cottage garden specimen. Nemesia plants are not known for their heat tolerance as they tend to fade in the hot, humid days of summer.
How to grow Nemesia from flower seed: Sow Nemesia seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before last frost. Sow flower seed on surface of starter compost and gently firm down compost, only lightly cover. Keep soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light. When the Nemesia seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 3 inch pots and grow in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatize the young Nemesia seedlings to outdoor conditions. As seedlings grow, pinch back 1 - 2 times to encourage compact growth. Transplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed, 6 inches apart. Or directly sow Nemesia seeds outdoors in prepared beds when danger of frost has passed. Thin to 6 inches apart.
Season: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7
Height: 8 - 10 inches
Bloom Season: Late spring through fall
Bloom Color: Blue and White
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3
Temperature: 65 - 72 F(18-22 C)
Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Press seeds into the soil and cover lightly
Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 6 inches
