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Alaska Nasturtium

Quick Facts:

  • Also known as Indian Cress
  • Red, orange, yellow, and ivory flowers
  • Attractive variegated foliage
  • Edible flowers & leaves; Peppery flavor
  • Low-maintenance; Blooms summer to fall

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Quantity: Packet (25 Seeds)

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Alaska Nasturtium

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Also known as Indian Cress, nasturtium is a valuable multipurpose flower for the garden or landscape.  Alaska is a particularly beautiful variety of nasturtium, producing a mixture of vibrant red, orange, yellow, and cream-colored flowers atop striking variegated foliage.  Plants form nice 12-14" mounds with profuse blooms making them an excellent option for hanging baskets, borders, or ground cover.  Flowers and leaves are both edible, with a peppery flavor that adds a nice pop to salads.  Nasturtium is an excellent flower for children's gardens as the large seeds are easy-to-handle and plants are low-maintenance and bloom quickly.  Nasturtium is also reported to trap aphids while repelling a variety ... More

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Tropaeolum majus

Also known as Indian Cress, nasturtium is a valuable multipurpose flower for the garden or landscape.  Alaska is a particularly beautiful variety of nasturtium, producing a mixture of vibrant red, orange, yellow, and cream-colored flowers atop striking variegated foliage.  Plants form nice 12-14" mounds with profuse blooms making them an excellent option for hanging baskets, borders, or ground cover.  Flowers and leaves are both edible, with a peppery flavor that adds a nice pop to salads.  Nasturtium is an excellent flower for children's gardens as the large seeds are easy-to-handle and plants are low-maintenance and bloom quickly.  Nasturtium is also reported to trap aphids while repelling a variety of other common garden pests including whiteflies, cucumber beetles, potato beetles, squash beetles and Mexican bean beetles. 25 seeds per packet.

Tropaeolum majus

Also known as Indian Cress, nasturtium is a valuable multipurpose flower for the garden or landscape.  Alaska is a particularly beautiful variety of nasturtium, producing a mixture of vibrant red, orange, yellow, and cream-colored flowers atop striking variegated foliage.  Plants form nice 12-14" mounds with profuse blooms making them an excellent option for hanging baskets, borders, or ground cover.  Flowers and leaves are both edible, with a peppery flavo... read more

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Tropaeolum majus

Also known as Indian Cress, nasturtium is a valuable multipurpose flower for the garden or landscape.  Alaska is a particularly beautiful variety of nasturtium, producing a mixture of vibrant red, orange, yellow, and cream-colored flowers atop striking variegated foliage.  Plants form nice 12-14" mounds with profuse blooms making them an excellent option for hanging baskets, borders, or ground cover.  Flowers and leaves are both edible, with a peppery flavor that adds a nice pop to salads.  Nasturtium is an excellent flower for children's gardens as the large seeds are easy-to-handle and plants are low-maintenance and bloom quickly.  Nasturtium is also reported to trap aphids while repelling a variety of other common garden pests including whiteflies, cucumber beetles, potato beetles, squash beetles and Mexican bean beetles. 25 seeds per packet.

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How to Grow Nasturtium

Nasturtium is a low-maintenance plant that performs well in poor soils and tolerates some drought.  Select a planting site that is well-drained and receives full sun to light shade.  Avoid over-fertilizing as this can attract pests and cause vegetative growth at the expense of flowers.

Direct seeding (recommended): sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.  Sow seeds 1/2" deep, 8-12" apart in well-drained soil.  Water well at planting and keep moist until germination has occurred (7-12 days), being careful to never overwater plants.  Indoors:  Can be started indoors, 4-6 weeks before the average last frost.  Sow seeds 1/2" deep in light-weight sterile seed starting media (avoid heavy potting soils).  Using degradable peat pots will also improve transplanting success.

Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed.  Plants should be spaced 8-12" apart, or 3 to 5 plants per pot if planting in a container or hanging basket (Can also be direct seeded into containers or baskets).

Diseases are not usually a problem for nasturtium.

Nasturtium make excellent cut flowers. They have a unique, bright color and a long vase life, making them a great choice for bouquets and arrangements. They also have a pleasant, spicy scent that adds a nice touch to any floral display.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Allow seed heads to mature and then remove from the plant before they have opened.  Store in a cool, dry place until next season.

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SEED LONGETIVITY:

Nasturtium seeds can remain viable for up to five years if stored in a cool, dry place.

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Customer Reviews

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Susan Turner
A few came up

A few of these came up

Hi Susan, thanks for your review. We're sorry that your seeds did not come up as well as expected. This lot tested at 91% germination in its most recent test, but it is always possible that something happened to your seeds in transit. We will be in touch about a refund or replacement.

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Nichole
Good Product

Quick shipping and germination

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Margaret Mcvicker
Quick germination

Cute seedlings and germinated in about 15 days. 👍

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