Bluebird Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans 'Hubbird' BLUEBIRD)
nem-EE-see-ah fruticans 'Hubbird' BLUEBIRD

Deciduous Perennial (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Scrophulariaceae Family
A patented, shrubbier Nemesia fruticans selection with blue flowers and a freely-branching habit.
Aromatica Bluebird ('Hubbird') is a patented Nemesia fruticans selection with blue flowers over a shrubbier, more vigorous, freely-branching habit than typical compact bedding Nemesia hybrids, with parentage tracing to N. caerulea and N. foetens breeding stock.

Pros

  • True blue flower color, uncommon in this genus
  • More vigorous, shrubbier habit than typical bedding Nemesia
  • Continuous bloom with no deadheading needed

Cons

  • No fragrance claim found, unlike its Aromance/Escential relatives
  • Taller, more upright/shrubby habit needs more room than compact bedding types
This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
Highlights US Plant Patent PP12,014; Nemesia fruticans type - shrubbier and more vigorous than typical bedding Nemesia; blue flower color.
 

Plant Data

Sun Exposure Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 9a - 11b (Usually hardy to 20° F)
Tags Annual in Chicago, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Filler, Full Sun, Good for Spring Containers, Medium, Non-Allergenic, Partial Sun, Perennial, Showy Flowers, Tender Perennial
Bloom Period Spring to Fall (Continuous)
Flower Color Blue

Commonly Planted with...

Pairs well with other sun-loving filler or specimen annuals such as Angelonia, Salvia, and Lantana.

Photos of This with...

Bluebird Nemesia, Supertunia Royal Velvet Petunia, Angelface Blue Summer Snapdragon, White Licorice, Artist Blue Flossflower, Burgundy Glow Bugleweed, Plum Dandy Alternanthera, Angelface Blue Improved Summer Snapdragon, Vanilla Butterfly Marguerite Daisy, Superbells Blue Calibrachoa, Superbells Evening Star Calibrachoa, Superbells Yellow Calibrachoa, Prince Tut Papyrus, Virtuoso Vibrant Violet Dahlia, Festival Star Perennial Baby's Breath, Lemon Licorice Licorice Plant, Margarita Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Caroline Bewitched Green With Envy Sweet Potato, Laguna Sky Blue Lobelia, Blushing Princess Alyssum, Brompton Stock, Aromance Mulberry Nemesia, Aromance Pink Nemesia, Sunsatia Coconut Nemesia, Voltage Yellow African Daisy, Supertunia Bordeaux Petunia, Supertunia Hoopla Vivid Orchid, Supertunia Mini Vista White Petunia, Supertunia Really Red Petunia, Tiara Blue Supertunia, Supertunia Trailing Blue Veined Petunia, Supertunia White Petunia, Snowstorm Giant Snowflake,
 
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2025 : 02/05 - 05/17

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