Milkmaid Nasturtium is an heirloom flower that bridges the gap between ornamental beauty and practical gardening. This cultivar of Tropaeolum majus grows to a compact 24-36 inches and delivers abundant blooms from June through November, reaching full flower production in just 70-84 days from seed. Its deer resistance and magnetic appeal to pollinators make it a strategic choice for gardeners who want color without constant vigilance. With only moderate water needs and a preference for full sun, this nasturtium thrives on benign neglect once established.
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Plant Milkmaid in full sun and step back. The flowers arrive reliably within 10 to 12 weeks, and the plant actively resists the deer pressure that often decimates ornamental gardens. Once established, it tolerates drought and actually blooms more prolifically with restraint in watering and fertilizer, a rare plant that rewards gardeners who resist the urge to fuss over it.
Milkmaid Nasturtium is grown primarily for its showy summer and fall flowers. The long bloom window makes it valuable for extending seasonal color in borders, containers, and mixed plantings throughout the growing season.
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Sow seeds in pots 2-4 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil temperature at 65°F. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost when soil has warmed.
Move hardened-off seedlings into the garden after the last frost date when outdoor soil temperature has risen sufficiently.
Direct sow outdoors after the last frost date. This is the recommended method for Milkmaid Nasturtium.
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