Nasturtium Jewel Mix Seeds – Heirloom Edible Flower Classic
- Ontario Grown
$2.20
SKU: GS-9125-NAS-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Nasturtium 'Jewel Mix' (Tropaeolum majus), a beloved open-pollinated heirloom favorite, is celebrated for its compact growth habit, charming rounded foliage, and vibrant edible flowers. Growing into tidy, non-trailing mounds 12 inches tall, it produces abundant spurless blossoms in cheerful shades of scarlet, salmon, apricot, yellow, deep mahogany held above pale green, umbrella-shaped leaves. Both the leaves, flowers offer a crisp texture, pleasantly peppery, watercress-like flavor profile. Exceptional for flower beds, borders, patio pots, kitchen gardens, Jewel Mix brings bright color to outdoor spaces, culinary creations alike.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Nasturtium 'Jewel Mix' (Tropaeolum majus)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Cool/Warm-Season Annual Flower / Edible Herb
- Color: Multicolored mix (scarlet, salmon, crimson, orange, yellow, apricot)
- Plant Characteristics: Compact mounding habit (10–12 inches tall / 25–30 cm, spreads 12–18 inches / 30–45 cm), non-trailing stems, shield-shaped leaves, spicy peppery foliage, edible flowers
- Suitable Space: Flower bed borders, cottage garden edges, window boxes, patio containers, companion beds
- Season: Late Spring through Autumn Frost (Annual, ~55–60 Days to Bloom)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors mid-to-late May once danger of frost passes, soil warms completely (sow 0.5 to 0.75 inches deep). Soak hard seeds in warm water 8 to 12 hours prior to planting to accelerate germination. Space plants 8 to 12 inches apart in nutrient-lean soil.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (thrives in full sun; tolerates light afternoon shade)
- Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (drought-tolerant once established; prefers well-drained, lean soil, avoiding rich fertilizers)
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