SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Seed To Bloom:
12-14 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors in pots 8-10 weeks before last frost. Use sterile seed starting mix and keep at 65-70°F until germination is complete, then grow on at 55-60°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Make an additional sowing in late July for flowers until late fall.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Nemesia must have cool weather to bloom with abandon; the petite flowers completely cover the spring-green narrow foliage when cool weather reigns. This means, for most gardeners, an early start indoors to have them mature before the heat of summer is inescapable. In cooler summer areas, they bloom non-stop. Resow in mid July for fall flowers. In warmer regions, they are fall planted.
Watering Details:
Keep evenly moist, especially in full sun, but avoid saturated soils.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost prior to planting. Fertilize regularly with a balanced formulation.
Diseases & Pests:
Avoid root disease by planting in a well-drained location.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when 1/2 to 3/4 of flowers on a stem are open.
