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Nemesia strumosa 'Mello Red and White'

Also Known As

  • Nemesia strumosa 'Mello'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 9"-15"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Nemesia strumosa 'Mello Red and White' plant details

Nemesia strumosa 'Mello Red and White' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nemesia strumosa 'Mello Red and White'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nemesia strumosa 'Mello Red and White'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Covers with bicolored flowers. South African coastal plant.

Gardening facts about Nemesia strumosa 'Mello Red and White' plant

How to Grow Nemesia strumosa 'Mello Red and White'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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