Nasturtium
Tropaeolum spp.
Also known as
Indian cress, Canary bird vine, Flame flower
Tropaeolum majus - Kerti Sarkantyúka by Takkk (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
3m | Max | 90cm |
2m | Min | 40cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Nasturtium Overview
The herbaceous Tropaeolums are commonly known as nasturtiums and they can be annual or perennial and have many different growth habits; climbing, twining, trailing or bushy. They are native to South and Central America and many plants in the genus have bright, showy flowers and are popular as ornamental and culinary plants and in companion planting alongside edible crops to repel insect pests and attract beneficial insects.
Common problems with Nasturtium
How to propagate Nasturtium
Cuttings
You can propagate by seeds, tubers or basal stem cuttings in the spring.
Seed
Tubers
Other uses of Nasturtium
Grown for their brightly coloured flowers. window boxes, bedding, edging, covering & banks. Suitable for coastal conditions. Some species are edible.
Flowers - Annuals to direct sow in June
There is still time to direct sow these fast growing summer flowers where you want them to flower.
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