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.

Nasturtium minus Black Velvet

Hardy Annual

• Flowers: Summer
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well drained
• Height: 12 inches
• Special Features: Edible flowers
• Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Containers, Cottage Garden

Neatly compact plants with fresh green foliage host a summer showing of scintillating, deepest red-black blooms. Makes an eye-catching feature for containers as well as borders, bedding and rockeries. Will grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. 6-9 in (15-23 cm)

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	Outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed or indoors in peat pots 2-4 weeks before last frost
Sowing depth:	20mm (¾ inch) deep, in rows 30cm (12 inches) apart.

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 23cm (9 in) between plants.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm (9 inches) apart. If sown indoors, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost. Before planting into containers, ensure plants are well rooted in their pots.

Nasturtium majus Milkmaid

Hardy Annual

• Flowers: Summer to Autumn
• Position: Sun or part shade
• Height: 12 inches
• Germination: Easy
• Aftercare: Easy
• Special Features: Edible flowers
• Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Containers, Patio, Tubs

A new Nasturtium featuring delicate blooms in captivating moonlit shades, the closest to white ever. Use this soft contrast in your beds, borders and containers for continuous summer color. Easy to grow in a range of situations.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	Outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed or indoors in peat pots 2-4 weeks before last frost
Sowing depth:	20mm (¾ inch) deep, in rows 30cm (12 inches) apart.

Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Sow in rows 30cm (12in) apart and thin out to 30-45cm (12-18in) between plants. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing.

For container plants, germinate at 15-20C (77-68F) in 7.5cm (3 inch) pots. Gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions before planting out after risk of frost. Before planting into containers, ensure plants are well rooted in their pots.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 30-45cm (12 to 18 inches) apart. If sown indoors, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost.

Aftercare Instructions

Easily grown on any soil in a sunny position. Flowers mid summer to autumn.