Orange Troika Nasturtium is a vibrant, prolific bloomer that fills gardens with cheerful orange flowers from summer straight through the first frost. Growing to a compact 36 inches with flowers appearing 70 to 84 days from seed, this cultivar rewards gardeners with weeks of continuous blooms without fussy maintenance. Deer leave it alone, and pollinators flock to its open-faced flowers, bringing beneficial insects right where you need them. The real appeal lies in its carefree nature: sow it after the last frost, water moderately, and watch it deliver color until November.
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This nasturtium's journey from seed to flower takes just 10 to 12 weeks, making it a reliable choice for gardeners who want results without waiting until midsummer to see blooms. Orange Troika thrives on neglect rather than coddling, too much fertilizer actually works against you, suppressing flowers in favor of leafy growth. Once established, it tolerates dry spells beautifully, though regular watering can trigger even heavier flowering. Its resistance to deer browsing, combined with its magnetic appeal to ladybugs and other beneficial insects, makes it equally at home in ornamental beds or in gardens where pest management matters.
Orange Troika nasturtiums function as ornamental flowers, delivering sustained color to borders, containers, and cottage garden schemes from early summer through late autumn. Their bright blooms attract pollinators continuously, making them valuable for gardens focused on supporting bees and other beneficial insects.
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Start seeds indoors 2 to 4 weeks before your last frost date. Sow seeds in pots and maintain a constant temperature of 65°F until they germinate.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date once nighttime temperatures stay consistently warm.
Direct sow seeds into the garden after the last frost has passed. This is actually the recommended approach for nasturtiums, as they germinate quickly and resent root disturbance.
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