Key Features
- Produces a vibrant mix of nasturtium flowers in warm jewel-toned shades.
- Features rounded green foliage and attractive five-petaled blooms.
- Suitable for flower beds, borders, containers, hanging baskets, and cottage gardens.
- Vigorous annual growth creates a colorful and relaxed garden display.
- Flowers and young leaves are edible, adding extra interest to kitchen gardens.
Growing Benefits
- Brings a cheerful mix of warm colors to home gardens.
- Easy-to-handle seeds are suitable for beginner gardeners.
- Versatile plants work well in containers, borders, and raised beds.
- Adds colorful blooms to cottage and kitchen garden spaces.
- Edible flowers and young leaves provide an interesting garden-to-table feature.
Seed Specifications
Common Name: Jewel Mix Nasturtium
Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
Colors: Mixed yellow, orange, red, and warm jewel-toned shades
Height: About twelve to eighteen inches, depending on variety and conditions
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging
Germination Time: Usually seven to fourteen days
Sowing Depth: About half an inch deep
Spacing: About ten to twelve inches apart
Growing Zones: Commonly grown as an annual in Zones two through eleven; perennial in frost-free climates
Flowering/Maturity: Generally flowers within about eight to twelve weeks after sowing
Uses: Flower beds, borders, containers, hanging baskets, cottage gardens, kitchen gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces
Growing Tips
- Soak seeds briefly before sowing to help soften their firm seed coats.
- Sow directly outdoors after frost when the soil has warmed.
- Choose well-drained soil and avoid locations that remain waterlogged.
- Limit fertilizer, as overly rich soil may produce more foliage than flowers.
Seed Storage
Keep unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location. Store them in an airtight, moisture-resistant container away from heat and humidity. Label the container with the variety and storage date for convenient future planting.
Unique Facts About Seeds
- Nasturtium seeds are relatively large, making them easy for gardeners to handle and sow.
- Tropaeolum majus originated in South America and is now widely grown as a garden ornamental.
- Nasturtium flowers and young leaves are edible and have a naturally peppery flavor.
- The rounded leaves have a distinctive appearance and can hold water droplets on their surface.
