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Features
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Native
South America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Flower Color
Orange
Bloom Season
Late spring to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Edible Flower
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Frost Sensitive
Plant Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
About Alaska Variegated Nasturtium Seeds
Tropaeolum majus
2"–2½" wide single flowers in shades of yellow, orange, mahogany, and cream.
Planting Nasturtium
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8" – 12"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
½"–1"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ½"–1" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" – 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8" – 12" |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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29 reviews
- Lynette L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/24/26Beautiful leaves
Love the leaf color, and blooms are larger and more plentiful than I expected. Beautiful.
BIBotanical Interests6/25/26Hey Lynette,
We're so thrilled to hear about your Alaska Variegated Nasturtium success! Those beautiful variegated leaves are definitely one of the standout features, and it sounds like you're getting an amazing bonus with those larger, more plentiful blooms than expected! Alaska Variegated nasturtiums really are stunning with that gorgeous leaf pattern and vibrant flowers. It's so wonderful when a plant exceeds expectations like that! Thanks for sharing your beautiful nasturtium experience with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Katelyn T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/9/26Beautiful and useful!
Almost all germinated and have grown extremely well. I love them
BIBotanical Interests5/12/26Hey Katelyn,
It sounds like our Alaska Variegated Nasturtium Seeds are growing beautifully for you. Nasturtiums are such fantastic multi-purpose plants! Thanks for sharing your wonderful nasturtium growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- StephenRated 5 out of 5 stars5/4/265 Stars
Great price, great germ rate
- 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!
- MorganRated 5 out of 5 stars12/23/255 Stars
Not planted yet; Too early to evaluate