Nasturtium 'Black Velvet'
Nasturtium 'Black Velvet' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Black Velvet' has deep, dark ruby-black flowers on compact, non-trailing, low-growing plants. A wide range of uses include: ornamental in hanging baskets; as an edging plant; as a salad leaf with a tangy, watercress-like flavour; as an edible flower or garnish; as an edible seed used as a 'caper' substitute. Sow Spring and Summer, Autumn in frost-free areas only. Suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical areas.
Product: Nasturtium 'Black Velvet'
Product type: SEED (15)
Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus
Black Velvet' has deep, dark ruby-black flowers on compact, non-trailing, low growing plants. A wide range of uses include: ornamental in hanging baskets; as an edging plant; as a salad leaf with a tangy, watercress-like flavour; as an edible flower or garnish; as an edible seed used as a 'caper' substitute.
Plant type: Creeping perennial herb in frost-free areas; annual in frosty areas
Plant height: 30 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 18 - 25°C
Cool: November - December
Temperate: August - September
Subtropical: Spring, summer, early autumn
Tropical: March - August
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Depth: 12 mm deep
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Sow where: Sow direct or into seedling trays
Soil type: Tolerant of most soils; well drained, pH 6 - 6.5
Details: Regular deadheading will prolong flowering
Flowering: 8 - 10 weeks
*Has edible flowers
*Good for bees