Nemesia Coconut Ice

Common Name:
Nemesia 'Coconut Ice'

Description:
Nemesia 'Coconut Ice' is a compact, bushy annual or short-lived perennial known for its profusion of fragrant, bi-coloured flowers. The blooms feature soft pink petals with white accents and a subtle yellow eye, creating a delicate and appealing display. Flowering from late spring through autumn, and occasionally into winter under favourable conditions, this variety adds continuous colour to gardens and containers. Thriving in full sun to part shade, 'Coconut Ice' prefers well-drained, fertile soil and benefits from regular watering during dry periods. Its neat growth habit makes it ideal for borders, hanging baskets, and mixed plantings. Deadheading spent flowers encourages prolonged blooming, and a light prune after flowering can promote a bushier appearance. In Melbourne's climate, it performs well as a seasonal bedding plant or container specimen, bringing charm and fragrance to various garden settings.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Width: 20–30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

• Flowers in Winter (intermittently)

Flower Colour:

• Pink

• White

• Yellow (eye)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Scented Flowers

• Bee Attracting

• Herbaceous

• Annual (in cooler climates)

• Perennial (in warmer climates)

• Suitable for Hanging Baskets

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Lobelia

• Petunia

• Marigold

• Salvia

• Bacopa