Add bright, cheerful blooms to your garden with Nasturtium Officinale. Known for its vibrant flowers and attractive foliage, this easy-to-grow plant is perfect for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Its trailing habit and colorful blossoms make it ideal for creating eye-catching displays that attract pollinators.
Features & Benefits:
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Produces vibrant, colorful flowers and lush foliage
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Trailing or climbing growth habit perfect for borders, hanging baskets, and containers
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Easy-to-grow, low-maintenance, and ideal for beginner gardeners
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Heirloom seeds, non-GMO, suitable for home gardening
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Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
Specifications:
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Seed Type: Annual flowering plant
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Variety: Nasturtium Officinale
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Plant Height: 12–18 inches (trailing habit may extend further)
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Bloom Season: Late spring to autumn
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with organic matter or compost.
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Sowing: Sow seeds 1/4–1/2 inch deep directly into soil or containers.
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Spacing: Space seedlings 8–12 inches apart to allow for spreading growth.
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Watering: Keep soil moist during germination and early growth.
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade promotes vibrant flowers.
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Germination Time: 7–14 days under warm conditions (65–75°F).
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Transplanting: Thin or transplant seedlings carefully once strong enough.
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Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health.
