Dwarf Nasturtium
Formats
Annual. Single flowers with dark red, almost black petals. Green and compact foliage. 40cm tall. It is an indoor as well as an outdoor plant. The flowers, leaves and pods give a spicy touch to salads. Perfect for borders and pots or planters. The colour attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.
Grows on almost any soils: peaty and well drained soils. Watering must be regular.
Direct sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Edible flower, Pest-repelling Plants, Gardening, Baskets & Containers, Honey producing plant, Flowerbeds, Indoor Plant
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | Summer |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Deciduous |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tropaeolum nanum tom thumb ’black velvet’ |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Birds |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | Spring |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 6-10 |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 8 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Edible flower, Pest-repelling Plants, Gardening, Baskets & Containers, Honey producing plant, Flowerbeds, Indoor Plant |
|---|---|
| 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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