Nemesia Seeds

N. strumosa and N. caerulea

From a distance, Nemesia looks like an edging lobelia- with flowers that cover low mounds of foliage. However, up close they are very similar to orchids, The four petals on top form a fan with one larger or lobed petal below. Plant in a mild temperate zone and this plant will produce so many flowers that they almost cover the foliage completely.  Nemesia is a small bedding plant with many uses. Can be used as edging, ground cover or in containers. Most varieties grow to about 1 foot but there are a few that grow up to 2 feet. Too much water leads to stem rot. Full sun is best, but the plants bloom longer in warm climates if they get some afternoon shade. Nemesia grows better when temperatures are cool. In areas with mild summer temperatures, they bloom from late spring until the first frost. In hot climates, they do well in early spring or fall, but flag in the heat of summer