Tropaeolum x 'Alaska Mix'

Nasturtium

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Common Name:

Nasturtium

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Yellow Green Variegated

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum x 'Alaska Mix') - Description

2-3" flowers of gold, orange, salmon and mahogany on compact plants with attractive variegated foliage. Flowers and tender young leaves add color and a peppery zip to salads. Colorful, edible nasturtiums tolerate poor soils and heat or cold. Big seeds are ideal for kids' gardens. 30 seeds per packet. Variegated foliage. Ht.12". Easy, Annual. Sun.

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum x 'Alaska Mix') - Blooming

Come in a variety of colors (maroon, red brown, orange, yellow, red creamy white). Generally, flowers very quickly after they're sown.

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum x 'Alaska Mix') - Growth

Nasturtiums are easy to grow. They can grow as climbers or as a dwarf plant, but both types grow quickly. The climbers generally sprawl prostrate across the ground but can be trained up with their intertwined leafstalks.

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum x 'Alaska Mix') - Planting

Best if sown in early Spring. Nasturtiums can reseed themselves once established. In areas that have mild Winters and hot Summers, seeds can be sown in Fall for Winter and Spring bloom.

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum x 'Alaska Mix') - Pest

Susceptible to aphids.

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum x 'Alaska Mix') - Interesting facts

The word "Nasturtium" is a derived Latin term for "twisted-nose", which is a reference to this plant's pungent taste. The young leaves, flowers and unripe fruit are all edible and have taste like a combination of pepper and radish. Nasturtiums are excellent "companion" plants, meaning that they can be planted alongside other crops to ward off insect pests. (This doesn't mean that they are impervious to all insect pests).

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum x 'Alaska Mix') - Soil and irrigation

Grows very well in well-drained soils, especially very sandy soil. The plant is somewhat drought tolerant once established.