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Nierembergia Augusta® Blue Skies PP21662

Scientific Name: Nierembergia 'USNRB1201'

Also Known As

  • Nierembergia 'Augusta Blue Skies'
  • Cupflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Nierembergia Augusta® Blue Skies PP21662 plant details

Nierembergia Augusta® Blue Skies PP21662 is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Does well in gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nierembergia Augusta® Blue Skies PP21662

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 24 - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, trailing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nierembergia Augusta® Blue Skies PP21662

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new selection of Cupflower with 1" lavender blue saucers on compact trailing plants, 'Augusta Blue Skies' prefers to be grown in full sun and well drained soil. Grows 8-10" tall and spreads to 2'.

Gardening facts about Nierembergia Augusta® Blue Skies PP21662 plant

How to Grow Nierembergia Augusta® Blue Skies PP21662

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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