Tip Top Alaska Red Nasturtium is a dwarf, bushy flower variety that produces vibrant red blooms from early summer through fall. Growing just 12 inches tall and spreading 12 to 18 inches wide, this compact cultivar of Tropaeolum minus reaches flowering size in 70 to 84 days from seed, making it fast enough for a quick burst of color even in shorter growing seasons. Deer leave it untouched, and its flowers attract pollinators throughout the season, bringing life and movement to beds, borders, and containers.
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12in H x 18in W
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Red blooms cover compact, mounding plants that flower reliably from June through November without fussy care. The real appeal here is the speed: you'll have flowers in less than three months, paired with genuine deer resistance and pollinator magnetism. These are nasturtiums that actually stay tidy and contained, unlike their sprawling cousins, making them unusually practical for tight spaces.
Tip Top Alaska Red Nasturtium is grown for its ornamental flowers, which brighten summer and fall gardens. The compact growth and long blooming window make it particularly well suited to containers, window boxes, bedding displays, and border edges where its vivid red flowers can be seen up close.
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Sow seeds indoors in pots 2 to 4 weeks before your last frost date. Plant seeds at 65°F and keep soil consistently moist. Seedlings will emerge in 7 to 14 days. Harden off transplants by exposing them gradually to outdoor conditions before moving them to the garden.
Transplant outdoors after your last frost date once seedlings are hardened off. Space plants 1 inch apart in beds or containers. Handle seedlings gently to avoid root damage.
Direct sow is recommended. Plant seeds outdoors after your last frost date, pressing them 1/2 inch into the soil. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge in 7 to 14 days, then thin as needed.
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