The Nemesia flower has been interesting to me ever since I heard about them on “Fantasy Gardens”. I instantly had an image of the dwarf tulip and thought they were gorgeous. They also bloom very late in summer but offer a second bloom at the end of autumn, when cutting down after the first bloom. As with all summer annuals, Nemesias can be easily grown whether planted in a window box, outside or in a rockery planter.
The Nemenisia is one of two species of spring annuals. In addition to the stunning purple, pink and blue flowers, they are quite common. The other spring annual is the Enchanted Grassbean. The two have pretty similar blooms and are both great plants for the landscape. The Nemesia has been used extensively in landscaping.
Although somewhat of a perennial, they do have a life cycle that produces flowers and seeds that must be replanted each year. So, the Nemesia plant is actually a four-year plant. These plants grow best in southern exposure. Some varieties of the Nemesia flower grow well in full sun while others will do better in the shade.
The plants are quite forgiving of neglect so they can handle a little bit of being left alone during the winter. Some annuals are even quite resistant to frost. This makes them suitable for outdoor landscaping as well. The nemesis is one of those easy to care for annuals that produces a wonderful second bloom during the spring.
Scientific Names: Lablumenea pulcherrima Milliarema, Rana Lablum, Lumbricus pulcherrima Lablum, Desmodium gangeticum and Lablumeria crassipes are the common names for this genera of flowers. Description: As the name implies, the nemesis flower grows in groups of two. Each pair consists of several branches which reach up to three or more feet in height. The flowers themselves are large, about two-thirds of a foot in diameter, with an appearance somewhat like long, floating calla lilies. In the spring, these flowers open up into a mass of lilac-colored petals that bloom and die off in a single bloom.
Location: The nemesis plants are native to the forests of Sri Lanka. In parts of the island they are commonly known as Lablumineas. However, they have also been found in dry tropical forests in other countries. Habitat preference is a key factor when it comes to selecting a plant, especially for landscaping. The nemesis plants should be found in rich, full sun to partial shade in well drained areas that receive at least six hours of sun during the daytime and which are between seven and twelve inches high.
Climate: These plants prefer full sun to partial shade. However, they do not do well in drought conditions. So, it is important to give them sufficient water during the growing season. During the blooming period, the annuals should be kept in pots, with their roots hanging down into the pot. Pots should be filled halfway with water so that the roots get enough room to expand. If plants do not get the moisture they need, the annuals will stop blooming.
Evolvulus picture is the common scientific name for this flower. The scientific name, Labluminea, is also used for this genera. It has been proven that the nemesis species does not cause any disease to humans or animals it infests. It does not matter what kind of plant it is, it will attract hummingbirds and other local wildlife. As long as they are kept out of your flowerbed, you will have an amazing habitat to share with your family.
This beautiful perennial blooms in various colors ranging from white to purple. Most of these varieties can be found at flower shops in your area or you can visit your local nurseries to order them. You may even find them available at discount stores in your area as well.
nemesia plantings will provide protection and shade for your flowers. They are a good choice for window boxes and flower beds. This is one reason why they grow so well in those locations. When planted along the edge of a fence, they will provide a border, without over-rolling. The roots will hold the soil in and form a deep bed with plenty of dark, damp ground for the nemesia plants.
These beautiful plants grow very well in Florida. In fact, Florida is one of the best places in the world to grow them. The only thing you should remember if you live in an area that has a lot of rainfall, is that you should water them only in the morning. Nemesias are drought tolerant, so they don’t do well in dry areas.