An uncommon yet stunning bloomer, this annual thrives in hot, dry weather.
It is not only a stunning bloomer but also easy to grow.
The large, open-faced, trumpet-shaped flowers resemble those ofmorning gloriesbut without the drawback of reseeding heavily.
Nolana is a member of the nightshade family and thus related to tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers.
The most common species in the genus,Nolana paradoxa, is a drought-tolerant desert plant with succulent stems.
Where to Plant Nolana
Select a location with full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Because it thrives in hot, dry conditions, nolana is ideal forrock gardensandxeriscapes.
It can also be planted at the front of garden beds and borders as an edging plant.
Nolana is an excellent choice for raised beds and container gardens.
This trailing form makes it an excellent contrast to upright-growing plants.
It’s also stunning in hanging baskets and window boxes.
Combine nolana with drought-tolerant succulents such as echeveria or sempervivum.
Cover the seeds only lightly with soil, as they need light to germinate.
Mist the seeds regularly to keep them moist.
At temperatures around 80 degrees F, germination takes 7 to 14 days.
Move the seedlings outdoors once all danger of frost has passed and harden them off before transplanting them.
Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart.
Nolana Care Tips
Nolana only needs minimal care to bloom all summer long.
Light
Nolana does best infull sunwith at least 8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Avoid heavy clay or standing water, which will cause the plant to rot and die.
The ideal pH is between 5.7-6.3.
Potted plants also need watering.
Temperature and Humidity
Nolana is native to Chile and Peru and thrives in hot, dry conditions.
It is not frost-tolerant and its life cycle ends with the first fall frost.
Pruning
Nolana requires no pruning during the growing season anddeadheadingisn’t necessary to extend the bloom.
see to it to use a container with large drainage holes and fill it with well-draining potting soil.
you could give nolana its own container or combine it with plants that have similar low water needs.
Repotting won’t be necessary as nolana won’t survive fall frosts.
Pests and Problems
Nolana is mostly unbothered by serious pests or diseases but might attractaphids.
If overwatered, it is prone to root rot.
Growing only 4 to 6 inches in height, this vining plant is a preferred choice for hanging baskets.
Nolana ‘Snow Bird’
Nolana paradoxa’Snow Bird' has white flowers with yellow throats.
It grows to a height of 10 inches.
Creeping sedums are excellent groundcovers in rock gardens while upright sedums form tight clumps of foliage.
The foliage of sedums ranges from needle-like to broad, rounded, paddle-like leaves.
Zone 3-10
Moss Rose
This trailing, heat-loving annual is tough as nails.
With its fleshy, succulent leaves and stems,moss rosesurvives desert-like conditions.
The foliage is needle-like or paddle-like in shape depending on the key in.
Dusty Miller
A tender perennial in frost-free climates,dusty milleris usually grown as an annual.
Dusty miller looks good in any combination of plantings, and it’s also a good bedding plant.
Gardeners in most places grow nolana as anannual with a single growing season.
The plant is not frost-hardy and only comes back in Zones 10 and 11.
