Dwarf Nasturtium
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The Dwarf Nasturtium is a very ornamental plant ideal in flowerbeds, windowsills and containers. The leaves and flowers are edible. They are used as ingredients for salads. The seeds can replace capers for their spicy taste. The colours of the flowers attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.
Annual. 30cm. Single flowers. Mixed colours (orangey). Blossoms in summer. Round, green leaves.
It grows on almost any well drained soils. The plant needs regular watering.
Direct sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Edible, Cottage garden, Groundcover, Edible flower, Pest-repelling Plants, Gardening, Herbs garden, Wild garden, City garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Honey producing plant, Walls, fences, Flowerbeds, Creeper
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Mixed |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, October, Summer, Autumn |
Botanical information
| Common name | TROPAEOLUM NANUM Tom Thumb - Dwarf Nasturtium |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Birds |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, June, Spring |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 6-10 |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 6 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Edible, Cottage garden, Groundcover, Edible flower, Pest-repelling Plants, Gardening, Herbs garden, Wild garden, City garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Honey producing plant, Walls, fences, Flowerbeds, Creeper |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Climate zone | Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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