Nemesia "Summer Snapdragon" 15cm

Nemesia

Botanical name: Nemesia spp.
Common name: Nemesia / Summer Snapdragon

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Product Description

Nemesia is a vibrant, low-growing, flowering annual or short-lived perennial, celebrated for its profuse blooms in shades of purple, pink, yellow, white, and bi-colours. It is ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets, providing a long-lasting display of colour and attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and maintain, Nemesia thrives in sunny spots and adds charm to both formal and informal South African gardens.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ±20–40 cm
• Width: ±25–40 cm
• Forms bushy, compact clumps

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Best Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun to light partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Water: Moderate watering; keep soil moist for continuous flowering
• Climate: Prefers mild to warm climates; suitable for most regions of South Africa
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

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Planting & Seasonal Information (South Africa)

• Best planting time:
  🌱 Spring (September–November)
  🌱 Autumn (March–May) for cooler regions
• Flowering season: Spring through summer; may extend into autumn in mild climates
• Foliage: Evergreen in mild regions; provides continuous flower display during active growth