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Features
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Native
South America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Flower Color
Yellow
Bloom Season
Late spring to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Edible Flower
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
Plant Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
About Butterscotch Nasturtium Seeds
Tropaeolum majus
1½"–2" blooms in shades of creamy white, buttery yellow, and butterscotch-orange.
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. |
| Special Sowing | Soak seed in water for 12 to 24 hours before sowing. Darkness aids germination; sow at the recommended depth. |
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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19 reviews
- MichelleRated 1 out of 5 stars3/4/26Didn’t germinate
Tried 3 times to get these going, unfortunately none of them grew.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/11/26Hey Michelle,
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 🌻️
- Becky i. N.Verified ReviewerRated 2 out of 5 stars1/17/26Low Germination, Unique Flowers if you get them
I did side-by-side comparisons of Alaska, Empress of India, and Butterscotch Nasturtiums. The Butterscotch had extremely low germination rates - 20% or less. The other nasturtium varieties had around 80% germination. It's often annoying to germinate nasturtium in the desert, but I think only one plant made it to flowering this year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests1/25/26Hey Becky,
Thank you for sharing your experience! Quality is very important to us, that's why we frequently send our seed to a third-party laboratory to ensure germination rates exceed federal, and our own, standards. We don’t sell seeds that don’t pass those tests — plain and simple. That said, we also know that germination can be a bit finicky, and 9 times out of 10, the issue ends up being something environmental — like inconsistent moisture, temperature swings, or even the depth the seeds are sown.
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 🌻️
- 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