Garden Nasturtium, also known as Tropaeolum majus, is a charming annual flowering plant with distinctive round shield-like foliage and bold trumpet-shaped flowers in rich orange-red tones.
This fast-growing vine can trail or climb, making it perfect to drape over hanging planters or twine along low trellises. Both the flowers and young leaves are edible with a peppery taste. It is an excellent pick if you are searching for trailing ornamental flower seeds and edible garden flower seeds.
Nasturtium blooms abundantly throughout the growing season. It is low maintenance and can even help repel some common garden pests, bringing both beauty and practical benefits to your planting space.
Product Advantages
Specifications Seed Type: Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) Seeds Plant Type: Annual trailing / climbing herb Flower feature: Trumpet-shaped bright orange-red blooms Leaf feature: Round shield-shaped green leaves Plant height: 20–30cm, vine can trail up to 1m Blooming period: Late spring to autumn
Using Method
Suitable Climate Likes warm sunny conditions, optimal growing temperature 15–25°C. Sow after frost ends in spring. It can tolerate light heat, but cannot survive freezing frost.
Applications Suitable for hanging basket planting, garden border edging, trellis decoration, balcony container gardening, companion planting with vegetables, cut flower picking and edible landscape.
FAQ Q1: Are nasturtium flowers edible? A1: Yes, fresh blooms and young leaves are edible, featuring a light peppery taste for salad garnish. Q2: Does nasturtium need rich fertilizer? A2: No. Too much fertilizer leads to lush leaves and few flowers. Low-fertility soil works best. Q3: Can it be planted in hanging pots? A3: Absolutely, its trailing vines cascade beautifully from hanging baskets. Q4: How much sunlight does it need? A4: Full sun (minimum 6 hours direct sun daily) brings the heaviest flowering. Q5: When should I sow the seeds? A5: Sow in spring once there is no risk of frost.
