Nemophila Mixed Flower Seeds – Product Description
Create a carpet of delicate, jewel-like blooms with Nemophila Mixed Flowers, also known as Baby Blue Eyes. This delightful mix produces charming cup-shaped blossoms in soft shades of blue, violet, purple, and white, often with attractive spots or shading. Compact and low-growing, Nemophila is an ideal choice for borders, rock gardens, ground covers, and containers—adding a whimsical touch to any garden space.
Plant Features:
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Botanical Name: Nemophila menziesii & mixed varieties
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Common Name: Baby Blue Eyes, Five-Spot
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Plant Type: Hardy annual
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Height: 15 – 25 cm (6 – 10 inches)
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Spread: 20 – 30 cm
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Flowers: Cup-shaped blooms in mixed pastel shades, often spotted or edged
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Bloom Season: Spring to early summer (may extend longer in cool climates)
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Fragrance: Mild and fresh
Why Grow Nemophila Mixed?
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Compact and spreading habit makes it perfect as a ground cover.
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Produces masses of dainty blooms for a soft, meadow-like effect.
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Thrives in cool weather and partial shade—ideal for early spring gardens.
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Great for borders, edging, rockeries, hanging baskets, or container displays.
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Attracts bees and butterflies while being easy to care for.
Growing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow directly outdoors in early spring, or autumn in mild climates.
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Location: Prefers full sun to partial shade; thrives in cooler conditions.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep, lightly cover with soil.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination (7–14 days). Water regularly, especially in dry weather.
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Spacing: Thin seedlings or transplant 10–15 cm apart.
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Care: Pinch tips of young plants for bushier growth. Protect from extreme summer heat.
Special Notes:
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Excellent for mass plantings—creates a “blue carpet” effect when grown in groups.
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Suitable for containers and hanging baskets due to trailing habit.
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Best grown in cooler climates or shaded spots in warmer regions.
Seed Packet Includes:
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Premium-quality, non-GMO Nemophila Mixed seeds
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Germination rate: 70–85% under proper care
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Easy sowing and growing guide included
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