Tropaeolum x 'Papaya Cream'

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 'Papaya Cream') - Description

Our striking blend of deep orange-red and bright butter yellow with dark red shapes. Blooms peek above blue-green foliage, creating an old-fashioned show in the flower and vegetable patch.

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum x 'Papaya Cream') - 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 'Papaya Cream') - 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 'Papaya Cream') - 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 'Papaya Cream') - Pest

Susceptible to aphids.

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum x 'Papaya Cream') - 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 'Papaya Cream') - Soil and irrigation

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