Nasturtium – Tropaeolum nanum ‘Alaska Mix’

Description

Alaska Mix Nasturtium

Trapaeolum nanum

A garden favorite with an abundance of bright, 2-3″ double spurred flowers in a range of warm colors. This dwarf Nasturtium is easy to grow and long blooming.  Beautiful variegated leaves and a mix of gold, orange, red and yellow flowers that are edible and have a tangy, peppery taste. Often used as an edible flower in salads and as garnishes, the spicy fresh flavor is a real treat. Bumble bees love these flowers.

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

Plant Alaska Mix Nasturtium seed outdoors in a well-drained soil in a sunny location after danger of frost is past.  Germination time is 10-14 days at 65 deg. For earlier bloom, start seed indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost date.  Plant seeds 1/8 – 1/4” deep, 6” apart.  Keep moist until germination and then decrease as needed.  Thrives in poor soil and cool weather.

Color:  Gold, Orange, Yellow, Red
Height:  12-18”
Type:  Annual
Climate:  Sun – Dry/Medium
Seeds/lb.:  3,600
Planting Rate:  57 oz./1000 sq. ft.
Bloom Time:  Summer-through Fall
Zone:  3-9
Packet Net Wt:  4 grams / Approx. 25-30 seeds

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