SEEDS OF DWARF NASTURTIUM - TROPAEOLUM NANUM TOM THUMB ’BLACK VELVET’
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.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
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| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Climate Zone | Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Black |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Germination (in days) | 6-10 |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Edging, Edible flower, Flowerbeds, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Indoor Plant, Pest-repelling Plants |
| Seeds per gram | 8 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Potting mix |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Regular |
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