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(Nemesia fruticans)
Aromance Pink (Nemesia fruticans)
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Photo by: Andrew Deacon | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Andrew Deacon | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-09-21T14:40:46-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Nemesia fruticans, commonly known as Aromance Pink, is an evergreen perennial herb native to sandy and loamy soils of the South African fynbos, a unique shrubland or heathland ecosystem. It typically grows to a height of 0.9-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). This plant forms a bushy mound with lance-shaped leaves and produces a profusion of flowers that can be blue, pink, white, or purple, blooming mainly in the spring and summer months. The flowers are noted for their two-lipped shape and are quite showy, making them a favorite among gardeners for their ornamental value.
Nemesia fruticans ’Aromance Pink’ is valued for its long flowering period and vibrant colors, which add a splash of brightness to garden borders, containers, and hanging baskets. It is also used as ground cover and in rock gardens. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hot climates. While it requires medium amounts of water, good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot. It is generally easy to maintain but may need protection from frost in colder regions. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage a longer blooming period.CC BY-SA 4.0
Nemesia fruticans ’Aromance Pink’ is valued for its long flowering period and vibrant colors, which add a splash of brightness to garden borders, containers, and hanging baskets. It is also used as ground cover and in rock gardens. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hot climates. While it requires medium amounts of water, good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot. It is generally easy to maintain but may need protection from frost in colder regions. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage a longer blooming period.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb, Subshrub
- Height: 0.9-1.5 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Border Plant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Native to sandy and loamy soils of the South African fynbos
Other Names
Common Names: Nemsia
Scientific Names: , Nemesia fruticans, Nemesia foetens, Nemesia capensis, Nemesia divergens, Nemesia gracillima, Nemesia angustifolia, Nemesia foetens var. latifolia, Antirrhinum capense, Antirrhinum fruticans
GBIF Accepted Name: Nemesia fruticans (Thunb.) Benth.