Description

The trailing 'Purple Emperor' Nasturtium dazzles with its regal blossoms, featuring deeply-veined petals in shades of purple that transition to lavender and dusty rose. This versatile variety thrives in full sun to part shade, blooming from late spring to frost. Its drought tolerance and resistance to rabbits and deer make it a perfect choice for ground cover or hanging baskets. As a bonus, both the blossoms and leaves are edible, offering a peppery kick to salads and a beautiful garnish for desserts. Typically grown as an annual, it is perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer.

Family: Tropaeolaceae, Nasturtium family, contains more than 75 species of garden nasturtiums.
Native: South America
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive, tender perennial usually grown as an annual; perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade.
Bloom Period: Blooms late spring to frost.
Plant Dimensions: 6'–7' vines
Variety Info: 2″ blossoms that bloom burgundy purple and fade to lavender and rose pink.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Edible Flower

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″

Harvesting: Harvest leaves and flowers in the morning, if possible, when they are more hydrated and cooler, rather than later in the day.
Special Care: Deadhead (remove spent blossoms) for optimum number of blooms and to prevent seed formation. Nasturtium may self-sow.

22 seeds.