Nemesia caerulea 'Lynda Joy'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8"
W: 16"

planting zones

9a-11

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Nemesia caerulea 'Lynda Joy' plant details

Nemesia caerulea 'Lynda Joy' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nemesia caerulea 'Lynda Joy'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 16 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nemesia caerulea 'Lynda Joy'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small, perennial, spreading sub-shrub. One of the best plants for any garden. Panicles of small pale pink snapdragon like flowers are produced all year round on a dense low growing plant with small toothed leaves.'Lynda Joy' with her pale cream edged leaves provides added interest through the year particularly in summer.Dead head to promote flowering.Cut back to near ground level on occasion to rejuvenate the plant.A chance sport found on a plant in our nursery in 2003. A good percentage of seedlings carry the variegation and it will be interesting to see if new colours arise in the future.