Nemesia Fire King Seeds

A dazzling annual bedding plant producing masses of fiery scarlet red blooms with golden throats.

 

Nemesia Fire King is compact and free flowering, creating a carpet of colour in borders, containers, and window boxes.

 

Its vibrant flowers bring warmth and brilliance to summer displays, while the neat, bushy habit ensures a tidy and uniform appearance.

 

Easy to grow and quick to establish, this variety is perfect for adding bold colour to gardens and patios.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.2 grams

 

Sow

 

February to May indoors or direct sow outdoors after last frost

Germination

7 to 21 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position

Moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Ideal for borders, containers, and window boxes

Height/Spread

20 to 30 cm tall × 15 to 25 cm spread

Flowering

June to September

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow indoors from February to April. Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost and lightly cover. Keep at 18 to 22°C until seedlings appear. Transplant when large enough to handle and harden off before planting out after the last frost. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors in late spring once soil has warmed.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water regularly during dry spells and feed occasionally for best performance. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering. Nemesia thrives in sunny, sheltered positions and is well suited to containers and bedding schemes.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Fiery scarlet red blooms with golden centres

Compact and free flowering habit

Ideal for borders, containers, and window boxes

Attracts bees and hoverflies

Easy to grow and quick to establish