Overview
Nemesia 'Poetry Blue' is a bushy bedding in the genus Nemesia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Nemesia 'Poetry Blue' 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 'Poetry Blue' is a bushy, deciduous herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Nemesia, known for its two-lipped flowers and simple opposite leaves. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, favouring moist but well-drained conditions. It grows well in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H3, 'Poetry Blue' is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patios and containers, offering interest through spring and summer.
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 'Poetry Blue' 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 'Poetry Blue'
- 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 'Poetry Blue'?
Nemesia 'Poetry Blue' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nemesia 'Poetry Blue' need?
Nemesia 'Poetry Blue' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Nemesia 'Poetry Blue' hardy in the UK?
Nemesia 'Poetry Blue' 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 'Poetry Blue'?
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 'Blue Gem'
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- Nemesia Nesia Tutti Frutti (Nesia Series)
- Nemesia Sundae Raspberry Cream (Sundae Series)