five spot

For the 5 spot, it is recommended to keep it evenly moist throughout the growing season to ensure optimum health and production of flowers. Water the plant deeply about twice a week. During particularly hot and dry periods, it may be necessary to water twice a week. When the soil begins to feel dry, its time to water your 5 spot, but err on the side of caution and feel the soil before you pour a lot of water. If a soil feels dry down an inch, it may be time to water your 5 spot. Be careful not to overwater your 5 spot as this can cause root rot.

Five spot (Nemophila maculata) is an annual plant species that prefers full sun to partial shade. It should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, which is generally found in full sun locations.

The Five Spot plant (Nemophila maculata) should be pruned lightly throughout the growing season to encourage compact, bushy growth. Pruning should begin in late spring when the plants are just starting to get established and continue intermittently until early fall. Pruning should entail removing any dead or damaged stems and cutting back the longest stems and branches by 1/3 to promote a compact, mounding plant. Regular deadheading will also encourage more flowers to form.