Nemesia ‘Escential® Raspberry Lemonade’ – Raspberry Lemonade Nemesia

As refreshing as a summer sorbet, Nemesia ‘Escential Raspberry Lemonade’ enchants with its bold pairing of raspberry pink and lemon yellow. This standout variety from the Escential series is a true performance champion, offering a spectacular floral display and a sweet fragrance that persists even during warm days. Its compact habit and gourmet colors make it the perfect choice to energize your containers and bring a touch of freshness to your patio from the very first days of spring.

Characteristics

• Foliage: Small, lance-shaped, soft green leaves, creating a dense and neat structure that showcases the multitude of blooms.
• Flowering: Clusters of small, bicolor flowers with intense raspberry-pink upper petals and a brilliant yellow center, releasing a candy-like scent.
• Light: Thrives in full sun but appreciates light shade during the hottest Quebec afternoons.
• Habit: Bushy, rounded, and compact, staying neatly in place without flopping.
• Growth: Fast-growing, forming a flower-filled dome about 20 to 30 cm high.
• Soil: Requires fertile soil, rich in humus and perfectly drained to prevent root rot.
• Temperature: Annual in Quebec (Zone 9-10). Tolerates cool spring nights well but is sensitive to frost.
• Hardiness: Specially selected for its superior heat tolerance compared to older nemesia varieties.

Use

• Types of Use: Ideal for window boxes, specimen pots on patio tables, or mixed hanging baskets.
• Decorative Advantages: Creates a warm and vibrant color contrast that immediately draws the eye in any floral arrangement.

Maintenance

• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Do not let the potting mix dry out completely, especially during heatwaves.
• Fertilization: Fertilize every two weeks with a liquid flowering plant fertilizer to maintain the abundance of blooms.
• Pruning: Lightly shear back the plant after a wave of intense flowering to stimulate a new flush of growth and flowers.
• Planting: Transplant into the garden only when the risk of ground frost has passed.
• Winter Protection: Annual plant; does not survive Quebec winters.