Add unique charm to your garden with Green Nasturtium, a versatile and vibrant flowering plant prized for its unusual green-hued blossoms and trailing or climbing habit. Nasturtiums are easy to grow, naturally pest-resistant, and thrive in both sun and partial shade. Their striking blooms and lush foliage make them perfect for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and ground cover, creating a beautiful and low-maintenance garden display.
Features & Benefits
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Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
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Flower Color: Green
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Growth Habit: Trailing, climbing, or bushy depending on variety
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Garden Use: Ideal for borders, beds, containers, hanging baskets, and ground cover
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Blooming Season: Late spring to autumn
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Shade Tolerant: Performs well in partial shade
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
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Seed Quality: Premium, open-pollinated
Specifications
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Height: 12 – 36 inches (30 – 90 cm) depending on growth habit
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Spread: 12 – 24 inches (30 – 60 cm)
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Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
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Package Includes: High-quality Tropaeolum majus seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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When to Sow: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost, or indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost for early blooms.
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Soil Preparation: Loosen soil and enrich with compost or organic matter for best results.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) deep.
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 10–12 inches apart for bush varieties or 12–24 inches for trailing types.
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Germination Time: 7–14 days under warm conditions.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination; reduce watering once plants are established.
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Care Tips: Support climbing varieties with trellises or fences. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
