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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figworts) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: Blue |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: [Nemesia caerulea, N. foetens] |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Nemesia fruticans Blue Bird ['Hubbird'] - (Blue Bird Nemesia) - This woody-based perennial with 1 1/2" long narrow leaves grows to 12-14 inches tall by 18-24 inches wide. The early-summer-through-autumn blooms are produced in terminal racemes. The 1/2" long bluish-purple flowers are 2-lipped on a short tube with a yellow throat. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It is winter hardy in zones 9-10 , taking temperatures down to about 15 degrees F. It is used as an annual in many climates. This plant was introduced by Hill House Nursery & Gardens in Devon, UK and received US Plant Patent PP12,014 in 2001, which has since expired. It has the cultivar name of 'Hubbird' in reference to the owners of the Hill House Nursery, Ray and Matthew Hubbard. We grew this plant from 2000 until 2009
The information about Nemesia fruticans Blue Bird 'Hubbird' PP12,014 displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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