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Nemesia 'Pink Innocence'

Nemesiafruticans

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Nemesia fruticans by RosinaBloom
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Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Nemesia (ne-MEE-see-uh)
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Species
fruticans (FROO-tih-kanz)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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