Nemesia hybrida Nesia Burgundy

This Nemesia Burgundy, from the Nesia series, is a variety selected for its bushy and compact habit as well as its large flowers in vibrant colours. This adorable annual plant bears clusters of fragrant flowers in a deep red, a rare colour among Nemesias. They bloom abundantly, covering its foliage for months, creating a radiant effect in flowerpots and ephemeral flowerbeds. Best placed in a sunny location, in fertile and well-drained soil.

Nemesia strumosa, also known as African Nemesia, is an annual plant from the family Scrophulariaceae, native to South Africa. Through hybridisation with other Nemesias, it has given rise to numerous horticultural varieties, whose performance in terms of floriferousness and durability continues to improve. The "Nesia" series brings together several improved varieties, offering a harmonious cushion-like habit, good durability, and fragrant and well-coloured flowering from May to October.

The 'Burgundy' variety displays large flowers in a red colour with an almost black centre, fragrant and gathered at the end of sturdy stems. In just a few weeks, the plant forms a cushion of approximately 25-30 cm (10-12in) in all directions, with an upright rather than trailing habit. The foliage consists of small, deeply toothed lanceolate leaves, of a medium green colour. This well-branched plant is resistant to wind and rain.

From the first days of spring, the vibrant colours of Nemesia brighten up the flowerbeds in cities and villages. On terraces and in gardens these fresh plants, with their graceful habit and endless flowering, perfectly adorn hanging baskets, all types of planters, and even perennial borders, preferably in full sun. They are easy to cultivate in the garden and provide spectacular results when planted in containers. Use them also to fill borders, in a mix of colours or in combination with geraniums, lobelias, verbenas, petunias, etc.

Note: Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, repot and store them in a sheltered place (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before being planted outdoors, once the risk of frost has passed.