Overview
Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla' is a annual in the genus Nemesia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family. Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla' 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 'Wisley Vanilla' is a tender annual cultivar of the Nemesia genus, known for its mild fragrance. It thrives in full sun or partial shade with a preference for a sunny aspect and sheltered to moderate wind exposure. This cultivar grows best in well-drained, fertile soil that is neutral to slightly acidic and kept moist but well-drained. Suitable for borders, containers, and bedding, it is typically sown under glass in early spring and transplanted after the risk of frost has passed. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering throughout the season.
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
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- Sunny
- Exposure
- Sheltered to moderate wind
- UK hardiness
- Tender annual
Plant details
Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers, bedding
- Fragrance
- Mildly fragrant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla'
- Cultivation
- Sow under glass in early spring; transplant after frost risk; deadhead to prolong flowering.
- Pruning
- Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous bloom.
- Propagation
- Seed, cuttings
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla'?
Sow under glass in early spring; transplant after frost risk; deadhead to prolong flowering.
Where is the best place to plant Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla'?
Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered to moderate wind positions.
What soil does Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla' need?
Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla' grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla'?
Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous bloom.
Is Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla' hardy in the UK?
Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla' has a UK hardiness rating of Tender annual.
How do I propagate Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla'?
Seed, cuttings.