Nemesia Celebration (Hardy)
Masses and masses of delicately perfumed, cerise pink flowers create an intense display from early summer.
Month Available: May
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Pink
Suitable For Wildlife: None
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Flower early summer until the first frosts.
Height / Spread: 35cm x 75cm (14in x 30in)
I've planted these in pots and baskets on my patio, and without fail they simply flower and flowers. You must make sure to water them regularly.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Root rot.
Plant Care: Prune in early spring if required to maintain a good shape.
Care and Time: Medium - summer
Warning: None
Benefits: Masses of attractive flowers throughout the summer, a popular, good garden plant that can be used in hanging baskets, pots and the border.
History: Bought into the Webbs Garden Centre by a Bromsgrove gardener in 1998. It had grown from a cutting of Nemesia 'Confetti'. Trialled and nurtured by Webbs Nursery it became a good seller.