Nemesia, Capejewels, Pouch Nemseia 'Mixed Hybrids, Noids'

In the cool, but rarely frozen climate of the United Kingdom, this one tends to grow, and stay evergreen all year round. It happily grows...Read More at temperatures around 7-10C as we get in winter.. mine is currently putting flower buds out in late December.. so it could well be flowering in early January.

It's surprising that such a delicate leaved plant stays evergreen in the rather windy, inclement British climate.

I love this little plant. It's fragrance is wonderful. I am in zone 6b with heat and humidity in the summer. I plant this in full bri...Read Moreght shade on the north side of my home. I had it in the full sun, but it was very unhappy. It bloomed all summer long in the bright shade. Next year, I may try to winter sow it. I could not find seeds this year.

I've grown purple and white nemesias in central San Diego for the last few years--they have performed amazingly. In the cool season thro...Read Moreugh the ultra-hot summer, they are happy. For me, they certainly survive heat and behave as perennials. However, I have very rich soil (amended clay) and am an admitted over-waterer, so maybe that's why we're such good friends. :) I shear them and then divide them about once a year (I literally rip them in half, right down the middle) and they come right back after about a day of slight drooping. I've also tried rooting cuttings (cut from the base), and that works too (I use half peat moss/builder's sand). They are great filler for bulbs.

A secret garden treasure in a delightful array of colours. The seed pods are quiet little cups that hold millions of lined up paper seeds...Read More waiting to explode. It isn't as invasive as I would like it to be.