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Herbaceous PerennialBedding
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Nierembergia can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with simple, alternate leaves and cup-shaped or tubular flowers in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in a sunny, sheltered site in a moist but well-drained soil or grow in a container outside or under glass
Propagation
Propagate by seed or stem tip cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
May be subject to a virus
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