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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"ruby-black blooms.
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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- RilynRated 5 out of 5 stars2/28/265 Stars
Nice flowers
- Anastasia C.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars2/18/26Black Nasturium
Spotty germination
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/20/26Hey Anastasia,
Thank you for the 3-star review and for sharing your experience with the Black Velvet Nasturtium Seeds! We appreciate your honest feedback about the spotty germination. Nasturtiums can sometimes be a bit finicky when it comes to germination conditions - they really prefer their soil on the drier side and can be sensitive to temperature fluctuations. We're sorry this batch didn't perform as consistently as we'd hope. Your feedback helps us continuously improve our seed quality. Keep on growing 🌻
- DonitaRated 5 out of 5 stars1/17/265 Stars
Haven’t tried these yet, but I’m sure they will be just like all of the other seeds and germinate well!
- TerryRated 5 out of 5 stars11/11/255 Stars
I can't wait to be able to plant these seeds !
- TerryRated 5 out of 5 stars11/11/255 Stars
I can't wait to be able to plant these seeds !