Nemesia - Blue Lagoon
The Nemesia Blue Lagoon, 'Nemesia fruticans hybrids', was bred in Germany and England. These sweet scented blooms fill the air with their fragrant aroma when the sun hits the flowers. Proven Winners introduces Blue Lagoon, with it's blue flowers, to join the Nemesia line of old favorites. Blue Lagoons scoff at cold weather and keep blooming right through frosts in early spring and late fall. They have a compact form with strong upright flowers. They’re superb in planters or baskets where you can catch wind of the refreshing fragrance. This Proven Winners plant has colors that range from glowing bright hues to the softest pastels. This plant is outstanding in hanging baskets, combos, and window boxes. Nemesia hates drought so ensure the soil is kept moist. They perform best in cool gardens or in partial shade in hot areas. The compact plants produce and abundance of showy flowers all summer long. For zones 8-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... more information
Gazania - Daybreak Rose Stripe The Gazania Daybreak Rose Stripe, 'Gazania splendens', are early to flower and the compact 8 inch tall plants produce flowers in rich magenta stripes against a creamy white background. The blooms open with the sun, and stay open longer than most varieties. The Daybreak Rose Stripe flower profusely throughout the warmer months. The daisy like flowers are very colorfulPlant them in well drained soils or in pots. Gazinias thrive in hot, dry areas and have moderate frost tolerance. Water only when dry. Gazanias are sun worshippers, and they close up at night and on very cloudy days. Use in mass plantings, ground covers, edging, bedding, and containers.
