Vibrant Scarlet Blooms

Our scarlet nasturtium seeds, Tropaeolum Majus Double Gleam, produce vibrant red blooms that add a striking touch to gardens and containers. These annuals grow into lush flowers with velvety petals, perfect for borders, hanging baskets, or cascading over containers for a bold, colorful display.

Easy to Establish

Our annual nasturtium seeds are ideal for beginner gardeners, easy to grow with quick germination after the last frost. Thriving in poor soil and full sun, these low-maintenance annuals add vibrant color to containers or garden beds. Perfect for adding hassle-free beauty to any outdoor space.

Edible Flowers & Leaves

Our Tropaeolum Majus Double Gleam produces edible flowers and leaves with a peppery taste, perfect for salads and garnishes. The vibrant red blooms and round green leaves bring both beauty and flavor, making this scarlet nasturtium ideal for edible landscaping and a unique garden-to-table option.

Deer-Proof

Our scarlet nasturtium is naturally deer resistant, making it ideal for gardens prone to wildlife visits. With hardy foliage and vibrant red blooms, this nasturtium deters deer, allowing you to enjoy bold, undisturbed color. A reliable choice for low-maintenance gardening that thrives in any setting.

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.

1935 AAS Flower Winner. 1935 AAS Gold Medal Winner with bright scarlet blooms and a semi-trailing habit adds fragrance and color to hanging baskets, window boxes, containers, or when spilling over a low wall. Makes a good ground cover in beds and does well on a trellis or fence. Prefers not to be fertilized. Rich moist soils produce lovely foliage but few blooms. The edible peppery tasting flowers and leaves can be used in salads and sandwiches.