The Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla', a tender perennial often grown as a summer bedding plant, has been hailed as a 'beautiful addition' to gardens, filling the air with a sweet vanilla fragrance. Priced at around £10, this flowering plant features delicate pale plush pink petals and is highly recommended for those seeking both visual appeal and a delightful scent.
Social Media Buzz and Fragrance
TikTok account Simply Plants shared a video showcasing the plant, exclaiming, 'I genuinely wish you could smell this through your screen.' Holding a blooming specimen in a pot, they identified it as Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla' and added, 'Honestly, the fragrance coming off this plant is incredible. It's covered in delicate flowers and produces a beautiful, sweet vanilla scent that really stands out as you walk past.'
The account further highlighted the plant's versatility, noting it is 'perfect' for pots, containers, and sunny spots. 'You can enjoy the fragrance throughout the summer,' they enthused, concluding, 'If you want a plant that smells as good as it looks, this one is definitely worth considering.'
RHS Growing Recommendations
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) recommends growing Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla' in moist, fertile soil in full sun. They caution that 'flowering stops in dry weather unless watered freely.' Suggested planting locations include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patio and container plants, flower borders and beds, and garden edging.
For pruning, the RHS advises: 'Pinch out growing tips to produce bushy plants, and trim off flowering shoots when initial flowering is finished to promote more flowers.'
Reader Reactions and Experiences
Viewers responded enthusiastically to Simply Plants' clip. One exclaimed, 'Absolutely gorgeous smell. My favourite Nemesia. It's supposed to be an annual, but mine's come back in the second year.' Another shared, 'I have them in a pot in my garden, I love them. I had the same plants for about four years, but for some reason this year they didn't survive over winter. Bought two new plants a few weeks ago, the scent is just beautiful.'
A third commentator remarked, 'This is my favourite and no one seems to have heard of it!' while a fourth added, 'Mine's come back this year absolutely huge! The smell is so gorgeous.'
