Overview
Nemesia 'Easter Bonnet'PBR (French Connection Series) is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Nemesia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 1-2 years. Nemesia 'Easter Bonnet'PBR (French Connection Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH.
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
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
Plant details
Nemesia 'Easter Bonnet'PBR (French Connection Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Nemesia 'Easter Bonnet'PBR (French Connection Series)?
Nemesia 'Easter Bonnet'PBR (French Connection Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nemesia 'Easter Bonnet'PBR (French Connection Series) need?
Nemesia 'Easter Bonnet'PBR (French Connection Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Nemesia 'Easter Bonnet'PBR (French Connection Series) grow?
Nemesia 'Easter Bonnet'PBR (French Connection Series) reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 1-2 years to reach full size.
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