Nemesia x hybrida 'Vanilla Sachet'™
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SACHET NEMESIA
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Pronounced: nem-EE-see-ah
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Perennial usually treated as an annual.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: All zones. In zones 15-17, 21-24, grow during cool season.
USDA zones:: All, when grown as an annual.
Mature size:
Height: 8 inches (20 cm).
Width 15 inches (38 cm).
Flowering period:
Late spring through summer.
Flowering attributes:
Racemes of fragrant, white, two-lipped flowers.
Leaf attributes:
Lance-shaped, coarsely toothed leaves.
Light:
Full sun.
Soil:
Moist, humus rich, well-drained soil.
Feeding:
Add a complete organic fertilizer when planting and a monthly application during the growing season. Nemesia benefits from additional calcium and magnesium.
Propagation Methods:
Although propagated by cuttings, the Sachet series are patented plants.
Pruning Methods:
Shear plants for more branching and more flowers.
Rainy Side Notes
In the United Kingdom, Penhow Specialist Nurseries bred the Sachet series. Nemesia 'Vanilla Sachet'™ is the white cultivar. Related to the snapdragon, their flowers are similar. This is a good choice for container growing, as it tends to spill over the sides with daintiness. This Nemesia would be beautiful paired with silver foliage plants.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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