Common Name: Nasturtium Tom Thumb Black Velvet
Scientific Name: Tropaeolum majus
Physical Attributes: Five mahogany petaled flowers with hints of golden centers sit in low dense, beautiful green round foliage.
Uses: Edible flowers. Beds and borders. Rockeries, containers and hanging baskets.
Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
Growing Height: 40cm
When to Sow: Spring – Autumn
Sowing Depth: 15mm
Sow Spacing: 20 – 30cm
Sowing Method: Sow direct in growing position.
Position: Full sun/part shade.
Germination Time: 7 – 14 days
Maintenance: Adaptable to most conditions but prefers well-drained moist soil. Can tolerate nutritionally poor soil. Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger, healthier plants.
Seeds Per Packet: 10
Nasturtium Tom Thumb Black Velvet — 10 Seeds
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$3.95
Enchantingly unique, this Tom Thumb Black Velvet Nasturtium deserves a position amongst the boldest of blooms. Striking velvet mahogany red/brown flowers with yellow centers fill the dense non-trailing foliage. This Nasturtium produces gracefully where it has been sown, even if the conditions aren’t all that ideal and adds that showstopper touch to not only your garden but salads too!
