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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, about as wide
Variety Info: 1½"–2" blooms in shades of creamy white, buttery yellow, and butterscotch-orange.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Edible Flower, 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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- Mel G.Verified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars10/19/25Out of the entire packet, not a single one germinated
Unfortunately, not a single seed from this variety germinated. All my other nasturtium varieties germinated and bloomed. I can't say its user error because I've grown nasturtium for years and have had success with all varieties. This was my first time growing Butterscotch and I believe I may have received faulty seeds. I won't be purchasing this variety again unfortunately. Really disappointed.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests10/28/25Hey Mel,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Gena C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/26/245 Stars
Enjoyed growing several of your seeds..interesting selections..
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Karen M.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars8/31/241 Star
Only sporadic germination. Did not flourish even with feeding and watering.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Trish L.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars8/28/241 Star
Ordered 2 pkts of Butterscotch Nasturtiums weeks apart. Ordered the second pkt after sowing the first and not a single seed (of 30) germinated. Second pkt-only 3 seeds (of 30) germinated but only one plant survived.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests9/6/24Hey Trish,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Dyson D.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars8/15/242 Stars
These seeds did not come up at all for a late summer garden, but I think I am to blame for planting them in a fairly heavy clay soil. All other seeds planted in this bed came up (incidentally, from other companies) but nasturtiums may be more delicate than I was aware. In any case, I appreciated the comprehensive info on and inside the packet, and I loved finding so many seeds on sale. I trust such a well established seed company offers good quality seeds and I look forward to trying other seeds purchased from BI in future plantings.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/23/24Hey Dyson,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️