Overview
Nemesia Nesia Magenta (Nesia Series) is a bushy bedding in the genus Nemesia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Nemesia Nesia Magenta (Nesia Series) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Nemesia Nesia Magenta is a cultivar of the Nemesia genus, which includes annuals, perennials, or sub-shrubs with a bushy growth habit. This deciduous herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are moist but well-drained, with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patios and containers, it flowers in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or softwood cuttings taken in late summer or spring, with overwintering in frost-free conditions.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Nemesia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Nemesia Nesia Magenta (Nesia Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nemesia Nesia Magenta (Nesia Series)
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, or take softwood cuttings from the ends of non-flowering shoots in late summer and overwinter in frost-free conditions or take softwood cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to foot and root rots in wet soils
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Nemesia Nesia Magenta (Nesia Series)?
Nemesia Nesia Magenta (Nesia Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nemesia Nesia Magenta (Nesia Series) need?
Nemesia Nesia Magenta (Nesia Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Nemesia Nesia Magenta (Nesia Series) hardy in the UK?
Nemesia Nesia Magenta (Nesia Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Nemesia Nesia Magenta (Nesia Series)?
Propagate by seed, or take softwood cuttings from the ends of non-flowering shoots in late summer and overwinter in frost-free conditions or take softwood cuttings in spring.
More in the Nemesia genus
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- Nemesia 'Poetry Blue'
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