Key Features
- Produces cheerful nasturtium flowers in warm shades of red, orange, yellow, and cream.
- Features rounded, attractive foliage and a spreading or trailing growth habit.
- Excellent for flower beds, borders, containers, hanging baskets, and cottage gardens.
- Flowers bring vibrant seasonal color and attract bees and other pollinators.
- Edible flowers and leaves offer a peppery flavor for decorative culinary use.
Growing Benefits
- Adds bright, long-lasting color to home garden displays.
- Creates attractive trailing growth in containers and hanging baskets.
- Provides colorful flowers that complement vegetable and herb gardens.
- Offers edible blooms for salads, garnishes, and decorative dishes.
- A beginner-friendly flower that can be directly sown outdoors.
Seed Specifications
Common Name: Nasturtium, Garden Nasturtium
Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
Colors: Red, orange, yellow, cream, and other warm shades depending on variety
Height: About twelve to eighteen inches, with trailing types growing longer
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water: Moderate; allow the soil to dry slightly between watering
Germination Time: About seven to fourteen days
Sowing Depth: About one-half inch deep
Spacing: About eight to twelve inches apart
Growing Zones: Generally grown as an annual; perennial in frost-free climates
Flowering/Maturity: Usually flowers within about eight to twelve weeks after sowing
Uses: Flower beds, borders, containers, hanging baskets, cottage gardens, edible flowers
Growing Tips
- Soak seeds before sowing to help soften their firm outer coating.
- Choose well-drained soil and avoid areas that remain consistently waterlogged.
- Give plants adequate spacing to encourage healthy air circulation.
- Remove faded flowers regularly to help maintain an attractive display.
Seed Storage
Keep unused seeds in a cool, dry, and dark place away from sunlight and humidity. Store them in an airtight container to protect them from moisture and temperature changes.
Unique Facts About Seeds
- Nasturtium seeds have a firm outer coat that can benefit from soaking before planting.
- The flowers and leaves of Tropaeolum majus are edible and have a peppery taste.
- Nasturtium leaves have a distinctive rounded shape that adds visual interest to gardens.
- Nasturtiums can produce sprawling stems, making them useful for hanging baskets and containers.
