Nemesia Blueberry Ice
Stunning purple and white fragrant flowers create a mass of colour for the summer garden. A wonderful compact habit, with a long flowering season. Protect from frost.
Month Available: April
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Purple
Suitable For Wildlife: None
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Protect from frost
Main Attribute: Summer flowering.
Height / Spread: 30cm x 30cm (12in x 12in)
I love these in pots all over the patio in summer, pinch out the growing tips when you buy them to encourage a bushier plant before flowering.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Root rot
Plant Care: Deadhead to encourage further flowering.
Care and Time: Medium - summer
Warning: None
Benefits: Compact and upright, but bushy. Extremely floriferous and aromatic. A superb summer show for hanging baskets and containers.
History: Nemesia is a hybrid originally from South Africa. The Sundae series has been bred for its bright bi colours and scent.
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