| Botanical name | Nierembergia hippomanica var. caerulea |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Blue cupflower |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Description: Herbaceous smooth-textured. |
| Uses in landscape design | Excellent for containers and borders. |
| Maintenance | Water and feed regularly. |
| Interesting info | They should flower 14–16 weeks after germination. |
| Propagation | They are easy to grow and can be propagated by cuttings. |
| When to sow | |
| Seed sowing instructions | Space seedlings 150mm apart. |
Nierembergia hippomanica var. caerulea (Blue cupflower)
- Botanical name: Nierembergia hippomanica var. caerulea
- Common name(s): Blue cupflower
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
Although perennial, these are generally grown as annuals. Named for their cup-shaped blue, violet or white flowers. Sow seed during spring or autumn and space seedlings 150mm apart. Water and feed regularly. They are easy to grow and can be propagated by cuttings. They should flower 14–16 weeks after germination. Excellent for containers and borders.
Family: – Solanaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: nee-rem-BERG-ee-uh
Nierembergia hippomanica var. caerulea requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Description: Herbaceous smooth-textured.
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