Overview
Nemesia 'Confetti' is a compact, bushy, trailing annual in the genus Nemesia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with green, lance-shaped foliage. Nemesia 'Confetti' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated Tender annual. Suggested uses include borders, containers and bedding.
About
Nemesia 'Confetti' is a tender annual cultivar of the Nemesia genus, belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH and requires moderate moisture. Best grown in full sun or partial shade, it prefers a south-facing aspect with sheltered to moderate wind exposure. Suitable for borders, containers, and bedding, this cultivar should be sown indoors before the last frost and transplanted once the risk of frost has passed. Regular deadheading and pinching back encourage bushiness and prolong flowering.
About the genus
Nemesia is a genus of annuals, perennials and sub-shrubs which are native to sandy coasts or disturbed ground in South Africa. Numerous hybrids have been selected, and the annual cultivars are popular with gardeners as bedding plants. In temperate regions they are usually treated as half-hardy, grown from seed in heat, and planted out after all danger of frost has passed.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Nemesia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- Well-drained, fertile
- Soil pH
- Neutral to slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- Moderate moisture
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered to moderate wind
- UK hardiness
- Tender annual
Plant details
Nemesia 'Confetti' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual
- Habit
- Compact, Bushy, Trailing
- Foliage
- Green, Lance-shaped
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers, bedding
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nemesia 'Confetti'
- Cultivation
- Sow indoors before last frost; transplant after frost risk; deadhead to prolong flowering.
- Pruning
- Pinch back to encourage bushiness; remove spent flowers.
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Nemesia 'Confetti'?
Sow indoors before last frost; transplant after frost risk; deadhead to prolong flowering.
Where is the best place to plant Nemesia 'Confetti'?
Nemesia 'Confetti' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered to moderate wind positions.
What soil does Nemesia 'Confetti' need?
Nemesia 'Confetti' grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate moisture.
How do I prune Nemesia 'Confetti'?
Pinch back to encourage bushiness; remove spent flowers.
Is Nemesia 'Confetti' hardy in the UK?
Nemesia 'Confetti' has a UK hardiness rating of Tender annual.
How do I propagate Nemesia 'Confetti'?
Seed.