Nemesia: growing from seeds, planting and care in the open field, 10 best varieties

Nemesia has gained its high popularity among plant growing lovers due to its exotic appearance, abundant flowering and relative unpretentiousness in care. This original shrub has another name - snapdragon. It is planted both as a separate decoration on a personal plot, and in combination with other decorative plantings.

In order for the cultivation of nemesia from seeds to be successful, you need to know the planting process and the subsequent subtleties of care.

Botanical description of plants

Nemesia is a flowering perennial plant, but in northern latitudes it is grown as an annual.In height, the bushes reach only 30-60 centimeters. They consist of tetrahedral branched shoots, which can be with hard pubescence. As massive inflorescences form, the stems begin to bend, spread along the ground.

Leaf plates differ in either oval or ovoid shape, there are practically no petioles. They are painted bright green, their structure is soft, there is a jagged edge on the sides.

The flowering phase of nemesia falls in July and continues until early September. The plant is distinguished by a huge number of axillary flowers. They are single or collected in the apical inflorescence. The tubular corolla contains several tiers, it is divided into 4 parts. Among them, two lip-shaped petals with a bend are large in size.

The color of the flowers is coral, white, yellow, blue and purple.

This variety allows gardeners to choose the best option for this or that flower arrangement. There are instances where the cups are plain, there are also two or three colors. The diameter of the flower is 15-2 centimeters.

When the flowering phase ends on nemesia, dark-colored and oblong-shaped seed pods are formed. The seeds in them are in large numbers and small sizes. Seed has a shelf life of 2 years.

Types and varieties of nemesia with photos and names

Among the most common varieties of nemesia in the northern latitudes, experienced gardeners distinguish: hybrid, goiter, multi-colored, lush flowering, ampelous, Carnival, Foxtrot.

To make a choice, you need to consider each of the varieties in more detail.

Hybrid

Hybrid forms of the flower were bred as a result of crossing Nemesia goiter and multi-colored. Their height rarely exceeds 60 centimeters. The leaf mass has a lanceolate shape and crenate edges. Unusual flowers in diameter are 2.5 centimeters, they grow in racemose inflorescences on the top of the shoots.

Goiter

The nemesia bush stands out for its strong branching, its height is 30-40 centimeters. The leaflets located on the upper tiers are oblong in shape, and on the lower tiers they are oval. In swollen flowers, spurs are absent, the pharynx is pubescent, their diameter is 2.5 centimeters. Color happens: pink, red, yellow, orange, there are also variegated specimens of nemesia.

Colorful

Nemesia multicolored is presented as an annual herbaceous plant. It branches strongly, the shoots are thin. Nemesia varieties such as Blue Bird with bright blue flowers and Edelbau with a forget-me-not shade of inflorescences are especially popular with gardeners.

Blossoming

The height of the bush does not exceed 30-40 centimeters. Shoots grow strong, bright green color. Delicate flowers are painted blue and have small sizes.

Ampelous

Eight varieties were used to create this nemesia: Peach, Cranberry, Lemon, Banana, Blackberry, Mango, Pineapple, Coconut. The plant is quite beautiful, unpretentious to growing conditions.

Sunsatia plus granada

The flowering phase of nemesia begins in July and ends in September. Shoots grow up to 30 centimeters. Light-loving nemesia is used for planting in flower beds, flowerpots, planters. Nemesia flowers are blood red and have a sweet fragrance.

Poetry

Nemesia is a bush of compact size - up to 30 centimeters. It blooms profusely with beautiful flowers. Branching is strong, pinching is not required. It is actively grown in open areas, containers, flowerpots.

Seven Haven

One-year-old nemesia is 30-35 centimeters in height. There are single-color and two-color copies. Nemesia attracts attention with its high decorativeness, universal use: in open ground, in flowerpots, containers.

Carnival

Nemesia was bred by using different varieties. Its height is only 30 centimeters, the stems are branched, the leaves are sessile, oppositely arranged. The spurs of swollen flowers are absent. The inflorescences are painted in a variety of colors, which gives them originality.

Foxtrot

The height of a highly branched bush is 30 centimeters. Bicolor flowers stand out in bright blue and white. The plant looks quite exotic and beautiful.

How to plant in open ground

Nemesia, although it has established itself as a plant that is not demanding on the conditions of detention, it must be planted in accordance with certain rules.

Timing

Planting seedlings of nemesia in open areas should be done in the spring, when the threat of return frosts has passed. The best time is the end of May-beginning of June.

In regions with a warm climate, sowing can be done directly into the ground - in the spring. Seeds are sown for seedlings in late February-March.

Site selection and soil preparation

For normal growth and development of crops, you should choose sunny and protected from through winds glades. The soil should be sufficiently drained, moist with a slightly acidic or neutral environment. The degree of fertility should also be medium. Planting in partial shade is possible, but it is better to give preference to well-lit areas.

Scheme and technology of sowing and planting seedlings

The sowing algorithm provides for the following actions:

• Fill the prepared containers with a light substrate of garden soil and sand or a universal potting mix.
• Moisten the soil with a spray bottle.
• Spread the small seeds over the surface.
• Sprinkle with sand.
• Cover the crops with polyethylene to create a greenhouse effect.

Locate seed containers in a warm, well-lit area where the temperature is between 15-20 degrees. Crops should be ventilated every day, half an hour a day is enough. Irrigation should be done with a spray gun, to exclude drafts. A pick in separate containers is carried out when a pair of true leaves appear.

In open areas, seedlings are determined when warm weather sets in. If you need to decorate the garden path, then the bushes are planted in shallow grooves at a distance of 15-20 centimeters from each other.

The soil for growing nemesia bushes should be with sufficient moisture and air permeability, but moisture should not be allowed to stagnate so as not to provoke rotting of the root system. When planting, you do not need to hold the nemesia by the stem, it is better by the leaves.

Flower care

Nemesia does not require a special approach when growing, it is enough to water it regularly, remove weeds around it, and loosen the soil. Nemesia also responds with gratitude to the feeding procedures.

Irrigation

You should not overdo it with watering, moisten nemesia 3-4 times a week. Irrigation activities are carried out as the topsoil dries up.

Loosening the soil

In order to avoid oxygen starvation of the roots, you need to regularly loosen the soil under the nemesia bushes. It is better to do this after each irrigation.

Fertilization

The first feeding procedure is carried out 7 days after landing in a permanent place. During the period of active vegetation, it is necessary to apply fertilizer compositions with a high concentration of nitrogen. At the budding stage, fertilizing with phosphorus and potassium is required.

Pinching

To make the nemesia branch beautifully, it is recommended to pinch its shoots. It is permissible to shorten long stems at any time of the year.

Transfer

When growing a crop in a pot, transplant every year. The optimal time for the procedure is spring.

How to care for nemesia after flowering

To preserve the decorative effect, the plant is removed from the faded inflorescences after the completion of the flowering phase. This technique allows new shoots with flowers to form soon.

Diseases and pests: protection and treatment

Fungicides should be used against root rot. Such an ailment appears when the irrigation regime is violated - an excess of moisture. Actellik, Fitoverm, Karate effectively work against spider mites.

Reproduction

To get a new plant, you should use the seed or vegetative method.

Vegetative

Sprouts are obtained from the top of the shoot. Each cutting should have 2-3 leaves. The soil mixture should be for succulents. The stalk is placed in a pot with a substrate, watered and covered with polyethylene. For better rooting, the room temperature should be 12-20 degrees.

Irrigation is done from a spray bottle. After 2-3 weeks, the greenhouse is removed.

Transplantation to a permanent place is performed when the roots will braid the entire earthen room.

Seeds

Sowing seeds is carried out in the spring. First, they are kept in a cool place at a temperature of 15-22 degrees and in the dark, and after 7 days the germinated specimens are placed in a container with fertile soil.

Nemesia is a luxurious and undemanding plant. Growing it is not difficult, the main thing is to follow the basic recommendations for planting and care.

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