Nemesia Flowers Seeds - Orange Prince

Nemesia 'Orange Prince' is a charming annual that produces masses of vibrant orange flowers with delicate, orchid-like blooms. This compact variety creates a stunning display of color in cool-season gardens, containers, and borders, with its cheerful flowers and sweet fragrance attracting butterflies and pollinators.

Key Features:

• Vibrant orange orchid-like flowers
• Compact, bushy habit
• Sweet, pleasant fragrance
• Excellent for cool-season color
• Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and borders
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Continuous blooms in cool weather
• Ideal for spring and fall gardens

Growing Directions

Sowing:

• When to Sow: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for spring bloom, or in late summer for fall color
• Depth: Surface sow - do not cover seeds, as light aids germination
• Spacing: Space transplants 6-8 inches apart

Germination:

• Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C)
• Time: 7-14 days
• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Light: Provide bright light during germination

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade in hot climates
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter
• pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0)
• Water: Regular watering to maintain consistent moisture
• Temperature: Prefers cool weather; performs best in spring and fall

Care:

• Pinch young plants to encourage bushier growth
• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer
• Provide afternoon shade in hot summer climates
• May slow or stop blooming in extreme heat; will rebloom when temperatures cool
• Water regularly, especially during dry periods

Bloom Time: Spring through early summer, and fall in cooler climates

Mature Height: 8-12 inches tall, 6-10 inches wide

Landscape Uses: Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and as edging plants in borders. The vibrant orange flowers create stunning color combinations with purple, blue, or yellow flowers. Excellent for cool-season gardens and pairs beautifully with pansies, violas, snapdragons, and alyssum.