Prince of Orange Nemesia is a compact, heirloom flowering plant that brings vibrant color to gardens across zones 9-11. This Nemesia strumosa cultivar grows 6-12 inches tall and produces blooms continuously from spring through fall, taking 84-98 days from seed to flower. The plant thrives in full sun with moderate water, making it a reliable performer for gardeners seeking long-season color without fussy care.
Full Sun
Moderate
9-11
12in H x 12in W
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Orange blooms on a tidy, compact plant that flowers reliably for months on end. Prince of Orange germinates quickly (7-14 days), making it rewarding even for impatient gardeners. The extended bloom window from March through November means continuous color with minimal maintenance once established. Butterflies and other pollinators visit regularly, bringing life and movement to garden beds and containers alike.
Prince of Orange Nemesia is grown as an ornamental flowering plant for garden beds, borders, and containers. The compact 6-12 inch stature makes it well-suited to edging, window boxes, and mixed container plantings where sustained color is desired. Its pollinator-attracting properties also recommend it for gardens designed to support butterflies and other beneficial insects.
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Sow seeds indoors in pots 8-10 weeks before your last spring frost. Use sterile seed starting mix and keep temperatures at 65-70°F until germination occurs (7-14 days), then reduce to 55-60°F for growing on. This timing ensures strong transplants ready to bloom when conditions warm.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off, spacing them 6 inches apart. Plant after your last frost date when soil has warmed and nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F. Handle carefully as young plants establish roots quickly.
For continuous summer and fall blooms, make an additional direct sowing in late July. Direct sow at the depth specified below and keep soil consistently moist until seedlings are established.
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