Nemophila Baby Blue Eyes Seed.

Nemophila menziesii Baby Blue Eyes Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A charming annual wildflower grown for its sky-blue blooms and delicate spreading habit.

 

Nemophila ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ produces low, bushy plants covered in masses of cup shaped flowers in soft sky-blue with white centres. Flowering freely through spring and early summer, this variety is highly ornamental and ideal for borders, ground cover, and containers.

 

The blooms are resilient in cooler conditions and highly attractive to pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to the garden.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun or partial shade and well drained soil, rewarding with continuous colour early in the season.

 

Perfect for cottage gardens, wildlife friendly planting, and naturalistic displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 500

 

Sow March to May direct outdoors or indoors from February

Germination 7 to 14 days at 15 to 20°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in sun or partial shade

Height/Spread 15 to 20 cm tall, 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering April to June

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in prepared soil or trays of moist, well-drained compost. Lightly cover with fine soil and maintain temperatures at 15 to 20°C. Germination usually occurs within 1 to 2 weeks. Thin seedlings to 20 to 30 cm apart when large enough to handle. Harden off indoor seedlings and plant out after the last frost.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth. Nemophila menziesii thrives in cool conditions and requires little maintenance once established. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.

 

Uses and Benefits

Soft sky blue blooms with white centres

Compact plants ideal for borders and containers

Highly attractive to pollinators

Early flowering season in spring and summer

Easy to grow and rewarding for gardeners of all levels

 

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