Tip Top Pink Blush Nasturtium is a cream and blush pink edible flower that arrives in just 50 to 60 days from seed, bringing romantic color and spicy flavor to containers, window boxes, and garden borders. These compact plants, reaching only 12 inches tall, hold their gorgeous blooms proudly above the foliage, creating an unusually lush and colorful display. Hardy in zones 2 through 11, this heirloom cultivar thrives in full sun with moderate water and requires no special fertilizer, making it wonderfully low-fuss for gardeners seeking both beauty and edible flowers.
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Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
12in H x 18in W
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Moderate
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The cream and blush pink petals are genuinely stunning, a color that feels fresh and unexpected among nasturtiums. Blooms sit held high above compact foliage, giving the plants an unusually polished appearance rather than the sprawling look you might expect from this genus. Beyond looks, these flowers are edible with a delicious piquant, spicy kick that elevates salads and garnishes. The plants are also deer-resistant and attract pollinators, making them a pragmatic choice for anyone seeking ornamental and functional flowers in one tidy package.
These edible flowers are most prized as a garnish and ingredient in fresh salads, where their spicy peppery flavor and vibrant color add both heat and visual interest. The blooms work beautifully as an unexpected topping for composed plates or scattered into spring greens for a gourmet touch. Because they're edible and so visually striking, they bridge the ornamental and culinary garden perfectly.
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Sow seeds indoors in pots 2 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost, keeping soil at 65°F. Seeds will sprout in 7 to 14 days. Harden off seedlings gradually before transplanting outdoors after the last frost date has passed.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last spring frost once they've been hardened off. Space plants 8 inches apart in their final location.
Direct sowing is recommended. Sow seeds outdoors after your last spring frost date, planting them where they'll receive full sun.
Pinch or cut individual blooms once they've fully opened and the petals have unfurled completely. Harvest in the morning for the crispest flowers. Regular harvesting of blooms encourages the plant to produce more flowers throughout the season.
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