Nemesia fruticans 'Safari® Pink'
Nemesia
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Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans 'Safari® Pink') - Description
Prolific, sweetly scented pink flowers all season; great for early spring and fall
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans 'Safari® Pink') - Blooming
Blooms two lipped, trumpet-shaped flowers in colors such as blue, pink, yellow, white, red, and pink.
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans 'Safari® Pink') - Growth
Growth slows down when temperatures dip below 50°F (10°C). Temperatures below freezing may kill off the plant if it is not hardened first. Nemesia grows best in full sun. Works well as a container plant, in a herbaceous border, or as a bedding.
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans 'Safari® Pink') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans 'Safari® Pink') - Pest
Prone to foot and root rot.
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans 'Safari® Pink') - Interesting facts
The genera Nemesia and Diascia are comprised of relatively closely related plants (they are both in the same plant family, Scrophulariaceae). They both have similar cultural needs and are both great to use in mixed containers.
Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans 'Safari® Pink') - Soil and irrigation
Does best with moderately fertile, acidic soil that drains well. In dry weather, water freely.









