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Variety Info
Family: Tropaeolaceae
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: Late spring to frost
Plant Dimensions: 10"–12" tall
Variety Info: 2"–2½" wide single flowers in shades of yellow, orange, mahogany, and cream.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Rabbit Resistant, Frost Sensitive
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"
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- Julie W.Rated 4 out of 5 stars3/18/254 Stars
My nasturtiums grew in just like the picture on the packet! If I had to re-do it I would probably use a larger pot or home depot bucket instead of a rectangular window box.
By the end of the summer some of the leaves were getting brown. Trimming helped stimulate new leaf growth.
BIBotanical Interests3/31/25Hey Julie,
Thank you so much for sharing your photo of your nasturtiums. They're beautiful. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Megan C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/12/255 Stars
J Though I was hoping for leaves with cool patterns, this regular-leaf nasturtium still deserves some applause. I planted it indoors during the winter, where the temperature sometimes dropped a bit by the window. The lighting wasn’t ideal either—just afternoon sun. But after moving it to a south-facing window, it immediately started blooming happily in an 8-inch pot.
- Tracey W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/10/255 Stars
I’ve learned a lot from following epic gardening since I started. I love that he teaches the differences in zones as well. Many beginners get so confused. His videos have helped me tremendously!! Highly refer him and epic to other beginners!
- carol C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/20/245 Stars
These are just blooming and looking good. The grasshoppers and squirrels are leaving them alone. I have grown them before and love how beautiful they are each year.
- Emily C.Rated 5 out of 5 stars8/10/245 Stars
I planted these nasturtiums in a Greenstalk alongside other flowers and strawberries, and despite a grasshopper plague, they're thriving, even in the intense heat. I got probably 95% germination, and the variegated leaves add a beautiful contrast to the other plants. These are really stunning - and I love the flowers!