Nemesia strumosa Paintbox

Half-hardy Annual
T&M Exclusive

• Days to germinate : 7 to 10
• Flowers in : June to frost
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Containers

Description

An excellent bedding Nemesia with flowers in attractive bicolour combinations.

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to the surface of a moist a seed sowing compost in a 576 plug tray or similar size unit. Do not cover the seed and propagate at 18 to 20c germination should begin to take place after 7 to 10 days. Maintain a temperature of 15c after germination until the seedlings are established.

Growing Instructions

Grow on at 10c until the seedlings until they fill the tray and then transfer on to a pack 12 or pack 6 for sale as bedding plants in late April early May or into a 9cm pot for slightly later sales of a more established plant. Plugs sown early can be transferred direct into a hanging basket if required.