{"product_id":"nemesia-fruticans-sweet-treats-raspberry-lemonade","title":"Nemesia fruticans 'Sweet Treats Raspberry Lemonade'","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Treats Raspberry Lemonade Nemesia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nemesia fruticans 'Sweet Treats Raspberry Lemonade'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrophulariaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa (cultivated selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen perennial shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA stunning, compact flowering perennial perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Nemesia fruticans 'Sweet Treats Raspberry Lemonade' forms neat, bushy mounds of fine foliage smothered in masses of unique bicolour orchid-like flowers in raspberry-pink and soft lemon-yellow for months on end. Blooming from spring through autumn with a brief winter rest, it delivers continuous cottage garden charm with eye-catching colour contrast and minimal fuss. Compact, floriferous and easy-care, it's ideal for borders, edging, containers, cottage gardens and mass plantings, bringing cheerful bicolour beauty to water-wise South Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm H × 30–40 cm W (compact, bushy mounding habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, narrow bright green leaves; fine-textured, bushy growth; evergreen to semi-evergreen (may become semi-dormant in cold winters but recovers quickly in spring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of small, orchid-like bicolour flowers in raspberry-pink and soft lemon-yellow; blooms prolifically spring through autumn (September–May) with peak flowering in spring and autumn; brief winter rest in cooler areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly fragrant—sweet, subtle scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long flowering season from spring through autumn; evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage provides year-round structure in mild winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good for pollinators—attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate drought tolerance once established (performs best with regular summer water); heat-tolerant with afternoon shade in hot inland areas; frost-hardy (tolerates light to moderate frosts; may die back in hard frosts but usually recovers); wind-tolerant in sheltered positions; coastal-tolerant in sheltered gardens; requires good drainage—will not tolerate waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Border\/edging: 6–9 plants per m²; Mass planting: 30–40 cm apart for continuous effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (best flowering and most vibrant bicolour contrast in full sun with light afternoon shade in hot inland areas; tolerates part shade but flowers less)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam, or improved clay loam; thrives in moderately fertile soils; excellent in raised beds, rockeries, and containers with premium potting mix; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak twice weekly for 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak 2–3 times weekly in summer for best flowering (more tolerant of dryness than traditional annuals but performs best with consistent moisture); reduce watering in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate maintenance; deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming and maintain tidy appearance (or shear lightly after main flowering flush); trim back by one-third in late winter to encourage fresh, bushy growth; feed lightly in early spring and midsummer with slow-release fertiliser or liquid feed; mulch to retain moisture; generally pest and disease-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5+ years (short-lived perennial; may become leggy with age; easy to replace or refresh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, sheltered coastal and inland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0); tolerates mildly alkaline soils if well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCottage gardens and perennial borders for unique bicolour charm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBorder edging and path fronts for months of cheerful raspberry and lemon blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMass planting in drifts for spectacular seasonal colour contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContainers, pots, and hanging baskets for patios, balconies, and courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMixed perennial beds with lavender, salvia, diascia, and verbena for complementary colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRock gardens and raised beds with excellent drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSeasonal colour in water-wise garden beds (with supplemental summer water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePollinator and bee-friendly gardens for continuous nectar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e'Sweet Treats Raspberry Lemonade' nemesia delivers months of unique bicolour blooms with cottage garden charm and minimal fuss. 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