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Nasturtium Seeds - Scarlet
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(Tropaeolum Majus Double Gleam Scarlet) - Nothing is more cheery and delightful than nasturtiums growing in the flower garden! They are easy to establish from seeds, and they are reliable for a great display every summer through fall. Many varieties have been derived from Tropaeolum Majus, including climbing, dwarf, and bushy plants.
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Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
60 inches (vining)
BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Scarlet
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Tropaeolum Majus
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 10 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/2 inch
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 12 inches
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus Double Gleam Scarlet) - Nothing is more cheery and delightful than these popular annuals growing in the flower garden! They are easy to establish from seeds, and they are reliable for a great display every summer through fall. Many varieties have been derived from Tropaeolum Majus, including climbing, dwarf, and bushy plants. The scarlet gleam flowers are about 1 - 2 inches in diameter and are a brilliant shade of scarlet. All parts of the plant have a peppery taste, similar to arugula or water cress. In ancient times, this large flower seed was even ground up and was used as pepper. Another name for the plant is Nasturtium Indian Cress.
Scarlet nasturtium care is simple: no fertilizer is needed, and regular irrigation is good but the soil can dry out in-between irrigations. These vining climbers are used as companion plants for the vegetable garden. It is said that the peppery-flavored leaves ward off many insects. Tropaeolum Majus plants will grow anywhere as an annual, but they will only survive as a perennial in frost-free zones.
It is recommend to directly sow seeds outdoors in spring. The seedlings do not always transplant well into the garden when started indoors. Before sowing the flower seed, soak the seeds overnight in warm water. The next day, plant the seeds 1/2 inch deep in an area that gets at least 6 hours of direct sun each day. Have the soil worked so that it's fine and light. The flowers will appear in 8 - 12 weeks after being sown from flower seeds.