Go Back White Laura Nierembergia

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:13 PM
Nierembergia
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    Plant Type: Annuals

    This species of cupflower, is a shrubby tender perennial that grows in a dense spreading mound. Cup-shaped, white flowers cover the plant with bloom from early summer to fall. Finely-cut, stiff, leaves. Stems of this plant branch out to form a shrubby mass of foliage.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Tender perennial that is winter hardy to Zones 7-10. In colder zones it is grown as an annual in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Soils should be kept uniformly moist. Best bloom occurs in cool summer climates. Flowering may slow down considerably in the heat of summer where part afternoon shade is best. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage additional bloom. If flowering significantly decreases in the heat of the summer, cut back plants to encourage later bloom.

    Flower Color

    White

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    12-15 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    12-30 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

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    Soil Moisture

    Average to medium water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Has showy flowers, Container, Edging, Beds, Mixed Border, Rock Gardens, Hanging Baskets , Planter Boxes

    Bloom Time

    May to frost

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

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