Nemesia 'Blue Gem' – Seeds (Nemesia strumosa)

A striking variety of Nemesia, 'Blue Gem' is cherished for its masses of delicate violet-blue blooms with soft yellow throats. Compact and bushy, this annual is perfect for creating drifts of color in beds and borders or brightening up patio pots and containers. Its long-lasting flowers make it a reliable favorite throughout the summer months.

Highlights

• Unusual and eye-catching blue blooms

• Compact, free-flowering plants

• Extended blooming season in summer

• Easy to grow from seed

• Ideal for pots, edging, and low borders

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nemesia strumosa

• Variety: 'Blue Gem'

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–25 cm tall

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn

Perfect For

• Cottage garden displays

• Borders, rockeries, and edging

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Mass planting for vibrant drifts of color

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 15–20°C

• Surface sow; press seeds lightly into compost, do not cover

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Plant outdoors after last frost for best results