Compact Bush
Tip Top Apricot Nasturtium is a compact, mounding variety of Tropaeolum minus that delivers vibrant apricot blooms from summer through the first frost. These cheerful flowers reach just 12 inches tall and spread 12-18 inches wide, making them perfect for containers, borders, or small garden spaces. Blooming prolifically for 70-84 days from seed to flower, this heat-loving nasturtium thrives in full sun and tolerates drought once established, while its flowers and edible foliage attract pollinators and resist deer browse.
Full Sun
Moderate
6-11
12in H x 18in W
Annual
High
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What sets Tip Top Apricot apart is its restrained, tidy habit, a dwarf nasturtium that stays put rather than sprawling everywhere. The warm apricot flowers bloom reliably from June through November in most climates, providing months of color without fussy maintenance. Remarkably drought-tolerant once established, it actually produces more blooms with moderate watering and sparse feeding, making it ideal for gardeners who prefer hands-off growing. The flowers and peppery foliage are entirely edible, adding both beauty and flavor to salads and garnishes.
The flowers and tender foliage of Tip Top Apricot Nasturtium are edible, prized for adding a peppery bite and striking color to fresh salads, garnishes, and culinary presentations. The blooms work particularly well as an edible garnish for plates and appetizers, while the young leaves can be tossed into salads for a subtle, slightly spicy note.
Sow seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before your last spring frost, planting them 1/2 inch deep in pots and maintaining a temperature of 65°F. Seedlings should sprout in 7-14 days.
Transplant outdoors after the last frost has passed when soil has warmed sufficiently.
Direct sowing after the last frost is recommended and often the easiest approach for this variety.
Pinch or cut flowers as needed to enjoy them fresh in arrangements, salads, or as garnishes. Harvest young, tender foliage throughout the growing season by snipping leaves from the stems. Flowers and leaves are ready to eat immediately after picking.
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