Nemophila Mixed

Nemophila Mixed: variety and characteristics

Nemophila Mixed (Nemophila menziesii) is an annual flower of the Boraginaceae family. The deeply veined petals can vary in colour, but pollinators love them equally.

A low, easy-to-grow heirloom annual with multicoloured flowers.

Thrives in sun or in partially shaded places.

Nemophila (“baby blue eyes”) forms a delicate carpet of sky-blue flowers – for borders and window boxes.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 80%
• Pack size: 0.8 g
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: April and May; direct
• Flowering: May – July
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Nemophila Mixed

Nemophila Mixed seeds are sown in April and May. The plants flower from May to July. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Nemophila Mixed

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sun to partial shade

Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Water during dry spells to encourage flowering. Sow 2 mm deep in prepared soil that has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow in rows 15 cm apart. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 7-21 days. Seedlings will appear 6-8 weeks after sowing. Keep the soil moist. Thin the seedlings to 45 cm apart. Leave a few plants to self-seed; other plants can be pulled up and composted in autumn.

Sow directly in early spring; it likes cool conditions.

Flowering and uses

Flowers in May–July.

Frequently asked questions

When should Nemophila Mixed be sown?

The recommended sowing months are April and May. Sowing method: direct.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 80%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.