Nemesia 'Cherry on Ice'

Nemesia

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nemesia (ne-MEE-see-uh)
Synonym
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
N/A
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage
Smooth
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
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Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Other details
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
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Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Flower Type
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Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Perennials
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Awards (if applicable)
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Size/Type
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Propagation
Pollination
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Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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(Zone 1) | October 2013 | positive

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