Tropaeolum x 'Gleam 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:

150 cm

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum x 'Gleam Mix') - Description

Large, fragrant, double and semi-double flowers in a wide range of colors bloom from midsummer until frost. Good for beds, training on trellis or fence. All- America Winner. Annual. Trailing type. Ht. 3ft. GARDEN HINTS: Prefers poor dry soil, as rich, moist soils produce all foliage and few blooms. Does not transplant well, If raised indoors, sow seed in pots, temperature 65 deg. F, and transplant carefully.

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum x 'Gleam 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 'Gleam 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 'Gleam 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 'Gleam Mix') - Pest

Susceptible to aphids.

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

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