Jewel Blend Nasturtium is a compact cultivar of Tropaeolum majus that brings brilliant jewel-toned flowers to gardens across zones 6 through 11. Growing just 10 to 12 inches tall with a dense, bushy habit, this variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to moderate watering, making it equally at home in containers, borders, or tucked into sunny corners. Sow seeds outdoors after your last frost date, germinating them at 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and you'll have vibrant blooms to enjoy all season.
Partial Sun
Moderate
6-11
12in H x ?in W
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These compact plants pack jewel-toned flowers into a tidy, manageable frame that rarely exceeds a foot tall. The dense growth habit makes them especially useful for gardeners with limited space, and their moderate water needs mean they shrug off dry spells without complaint. Direct sowing after frost is straightforward and far more reliable than starting indoors, where their sensitive roots resent disturbance.
Nasturtium flowers are edible and commonly used as garnishes in salads and composed plates, contributing peppery flavor and striking color. The flowers and leaves both have culinary applications in contemporary cooking.
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Starting indoors is not recommended due to sensitive roots that resent transplant disturbance. If you must start indoors, sow two to four weeks before your average last frost date in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground to minimize root disturbance.
Direct sow outdoors one to two weeks after your average last frost date when soil has warmed. This is the recommended method for best results. In mild climates, sow in fall for winter bloom.
Harvest flowers throughout the growing season by pinching or cutting blooms at the base. Pick them in the morning when petals are crisp and fully open. Both flowers and leaves are edible and can be harvested for culinary use.
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