Nasturtium 'Empress Of India'
Nasturtium 'Empress Of India' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
A Victorian heirloom flower with vibrant, long spurred, crimson-scarlet flowers that stand out against the dark blue-green foliage. Plants are compact and suitable for containers and hanging baskets. A wide range of other uses includes: as a hardy groundcover under fruit trees; 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.
Product: Nasturtium 'Empress Of India'
Product type: SEED (15)
Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus
A Victorian heirloom flower with vibrant, long spurred, crimson-scarlet flowers that stand out against the dark blue-green foliage. Plants are compact and suitable for containers and hanging baskets. A wide range of other uses includes: as a hardy groundcover under fruit trees; 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 - 35 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
Flowering: 8 - 10 weeks