- Cape jewels
Botanical name: nemesia strumosa
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and width
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 6-11
Flower color: green
Foliage color: white, yellow, pink, purple, orange, red
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: seed-sowing
Landscape use: mass planting, containers, flower beds
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: fast growing, bright color
Watering instructions: water when the first 2 inches of soil are completely dry
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release liquid fertilizer every 3 months through th spring, summer, and fall
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: coneflower, salvia, daisies
Toxicity level: toxic for pets and non-toxic for humans
Invasive species: no
