Buzzy Nemophila Five Spot Seeds 1g | Charming Bee-Friendly Ground Cover

Buzzy Nemophila Five Spot

Buzzy Nemophila Five Spot is a charming annual ground cover flower producing delicate white blooms, each marked with five beautiful purple spots. Also known as Hedge Flower, this pretty variety is perfect for softening borders, filling gaps, edging paths and creating a natural carpet of flowers.

Growing to around 20 cm tall, Nemophila maculata is a lovely low-growing choice for shady or partially shaded areas. It is easy to sow directly outdoors and its flowers are attractive to bees, making it a wonderful addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Plant Details

Plant type: Annual flower
Botanical name: Nemophila maculata
Common name: Hedge Flower / Five Spot
Flower colour: White with purple spots
Height: Approx. 20 cm
Position: Shade or partial shade
Flowering period: June to August
Use: Ground cover, borders, edging, wildflower-style planting, bee-friendly gardens

Growing Information

Sow outdoors: March to May
Sowing method: Broadcast or sow in rows
Flowering time: June to August
Seeds per gram: Approx. 200
Contents: Approx. 1 g

Sow directly outdoors from March to late May, either broadcast or in rows. Cover lightly with soil and keep the area gently moist while seeds germinate. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out slightly to give the plants room to spread.

Nemophila Five Spot thrives in shade and can grow well in many soil types, making it ideal for tricky garden corners and natural-style planting areas.

Growing Tips

Keep the soil lightly moist, especially during dry spells. This variety works beautifully as a low-growing carpet beneath taller plants or along the front of borders. Sow in groups for the best visual effect and to create a soft, pretty ground cover display.

Why You’ll Love It

• Beautiful white flowers with five purple spots
• Attractive to bees
• Lovely low-growing ground cover
• Thrives in shade
• Easy to sow directly outdoors
• Perfect for borders, edging and natural planting
• Charming annual flower for soft garden colour