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Nemesia strumosa Compacta Tapestry Seed Mix - Cape Jewels

Nemesia strumosa Compacta Tapestry
Cape Jewel

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The sowing was disappointing (only one young plant!). Therefore, it is difficult to judge.

Eric, 06/08/2019

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This mix renews the idea of the somewhat whimsical and yet very picturesque Nemesia, by playing on soft and velvety hues with a dominant of blue, white and yellow, transforming your flowerbeds into a festooned tapestry. A real must-have for admirers of exotic flowers.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
21 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time June to October
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Description

Nemesia strumosa compacta 'Tapestry', also called Cape Jewel, is an annual herbaceous plant of the Scrophulariaceae family. It grows in sandy South African soils. The leaves are lanceolate and shallow-toothed. This very bushy, well-branched plant produces branches supporting a myriad of big flowers that grow out of the axis of the leaves in rather large clusters, reminiscent of the shape of certain orchids. This variety reaches 25 cm in height in ideal conditions and will flower continuously from June to October.

The flowers of Nemesia strumosa 'Compacta Tapestry' are zygomorphic and bilabiate, presenting four protruding petals in the shape of a cap that form the upper lip. The lower lip is made up of two very swollen petals. The ensemble creates a big contrast with the dark green foliage. The mix offers a wide range of colours with dominantly blue and white tones where some yellow, burgundy or bicoloured flowers have slipped themselves in.

This exotic and picturesque beauty of a flowering species will shine brightest in flowerbed borders, rockeries and planters. It appreciates well-drained, preferably rich soils. Plant it in full sun or in partial shade. Reserve a spot for it near a passageway, on a patio or terrace, along the edges of paths or in any place where one can fully take advantage of its magnificent habit. Nemesia combine particularly well with Dorotheanthe difformis with which they share the same origins and the same beautiful ground cover qualities.

Careful, seeds are reserved for very experienced gardeners that are used to sowing very fine seeds. These seeds are as fine as dust and are barely visible to the naked eye.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 4 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Nemesia

Species

strumosa

Cultivar

Compacta Tapestry

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Other common names

Cape Jewel

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference10401

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Planting and care

Sow the nemesia seeds from March to May. Sow thinly in the surface, in well-prepared, loose soil. Water regularly to maintain a certain moistness, especially throughout drier weather. You can also sow in pots or tubs filled with moistened special seed soil mix, by covering the seeds with a very small pinch of compost or vermiculite. Keep the seedlings between  20 and 25 °C. Light encourages germination. Keep the surface of the soil moist but not wet; germination takes 7 to 14 days. Transplant the seedlings into 7.5 cm pots or into tubs. Plant outdoors once there is no more risk of frost.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 21 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture all types, Drainant, riche
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