Empress of India Nasturtium

Hardy Annual

• Flowers: Summer
• Position: Sun or part shade
• Soil: Well drained
• Height: 9 inches
• Germination: Easy
• Aftercare: Easy
• Special Features: Edible flowers
• Ideal for: Baskets, Bedding, Border, Children, Containers

Description

Deep velvety crimson flowers against dark foliage.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	Outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed or indoors in peat pots 2-4 weeks before last frost

Sow where they are to flower in well cultivated soil in a sunny open site. Sow in rows 30cm (12in) apart and thin out to 6in (15cm) between plants.

For earlier flowering they can be sown indoors at a temperature of 60-65F (15-18C) and transplanted into 7.5cm (3in) pots.

Growing Instructions

Thin out to 6in (15cm) apart when the seedlings are large enough to handle. If sown indoors, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost.

Aftercare Instructions

Plant in full sun and in ordinary garden soil.