Nasturtium – Cherry Rose Jewel Seeds

Botanical Interests – Nasturtium – Cherry Rose Jewel Seeds

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Description

Botanical Interests' Cherry Rose Jewel Nasturtium Seeds produce striking 2″ to 2½” cherry rose-colored flowers that add an elegant touch to salads or appetizers. These 10″ to 12″ tall plants are not only beautiful but functional, as they attract pollinators and deter garden pests. With their peppery flavor, the flowers and leaves can be used as edible garnishes. Frost-sensitive and usually grown as an annual, this plant is perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer. Deer and rabbit resistant, and drought-tolerant once established, these seeds are easy for kids to sow and ideal for any garden or container. Caution: Some parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

19 seeds.


Variety Info:

 

Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Native: South America
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive, tender perennial usually grown as an annual; perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer.
Plant Dimensions: 10″–12″ tall
Variety Information: 2″–2½” cherry rose blossoms
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Late spring to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Rabbit Resistant


Sowing Info:

 

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter bloom. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 55°–65°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to transplant disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: ½”–1″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8″ – 12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″ – 12″