Overview

Nemophila menziesii 'Snowstorm' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Nemophila, part of the Boraginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Nemophila menziesii 'Snowstorm' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, flower borders and beds and garden edging.

About

Nemophila menziesii 'Snowstorm' is a bushy annual cultivar within the Nemophila genus, known for its deciduous foliage and bowl-shaped flowers that appear in summer and autumn. As a member of the Boraginaceae family, this plant thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils, tolerating a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations. Suitable for various garden settings, including city gardens, patios, and flower borders, 'Snowstorm' is propagated by seed sown in situ during spring or autumn and is hardy to UK zone H4.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Nemophila

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Nemophila menziesii 'Snowstorm' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Nemophila menziesii 'Snowstorm'

Propagation

Seed sown in-situ in spring or autumn

Pest resistance

Aphids

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions