Cape Jewels Seeds
Nemesia strumosa
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the seed below the surface of the soil since this seed needs darkness to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 7-14 days. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring. Transplant seedlings as soon as they can safely be handed and there is no chance of frost.
Growing: Keep the plants watered, since they do not appreciate dry soil and soon wither in drought. To encourage bushier growth, pinch back the growing tips of young plants. After the first blooms have faded, cut the plant back for a second blooming. Keep in mind that this plant does not do well in excessive heat. It is an excellent choice for massed plantings, hanging baskets, and borders. This annual may reseed for a new crop next year.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open at the top to reveal the ripe seeds. Gather the seeds as soon as the pods have opened; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the tiny seed can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Nemesia
Latin Name: Nemesia strumosa
Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 120,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the seed below the surface of the soil since this seed needs darkness to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 7-14 days. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring. Transplant seedlings as soon as they can safely be handed and there is no chance of frost.
Growing: Keep the plants watered, since they do not appreciate dry soil and soon wither in drought. To encourage bushier growth, pinch back the growing tips of young plants. After the first blooms have faded, cut the plant back for a second blooming. Keep in mind that this plant does not do well in excessive heat. It is an excellent choice for massed plantings, hanging baskets, and borders. This annual may reseed for a new crop next year.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open at the top to reveal the ripe seeds. Gather the seeds as soon as the pods have opened; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the tiny seed can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Nemesia
Latin Name: Nemesia strumosa
Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 120,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers