Dwarf Nasturtium Alaska
Formats
The leaves and flowering of this plant make it a very decorative. Ideal in flowerbeds and pots.
The leaves and flowers are edible and used as ingredients in salads, pasta or in decoration. The seeds can replace capers. Spicy tasting. The colours attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbird It is an indooras well as outdoor plant. Watering must be regular.
Annual plant of 30cm. Single flowers. Mixed colours (yellow, orange, pink and red). Flowering in summer. Rounded, green and white veined leaves.
Grows on almost any soils: peaty and well drained soils.
Direct sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Cottage garden, Edible flower, Pest-repelling Plants, Herbs garden, Baskets & Containers, Honey producing plant, Walls, fences, Flowerbeds
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Mixed |
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| Flowering period | May, June, July, August, September, Spring, Summer |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Deciduous |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tropaeolum nanum alaska |
|---|---|
| Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Birds |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 6-10 |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 8 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Cottage garden, Edible flower, Pest-repelling Plants, Herbs garden, Baskets & Containers, Honey producing plant, Walls, fences, Flowerbeds |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Climate zone | Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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