Nemesia 'Honey Bicolor Orange Flame' (Honey Series)
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- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average
- Flowering period: May to November
- Hardiness: Frost tender (will need winter protection)
Showcasing vibrant shades and an enchanting scent, ‘Honey Bicolor Orange Flame’ emerges as a captivating and short-lived perennial (commonly grown as an annual), perfect for long season splendour. Displaying a striking bicoloured array, its buttery yellow outer petals contrast elegantly with the blackish-violet inner ones, each adorned by a mesmerising orange eye. This compact beauty, with its cascading growth pattern, gracefully enhances hanging baskets or adds charm to low walls in bedding arrangements.
Plant out after all risk of frost has passed. Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and feed at regular intervals with a high-potash fertiliser throughout summer.