Compact Trailing Variety
Ladybird Rose Nasturtium is a compact, dwarf cultivar of Tropaeolum minus that brings jewel-toned blooms to gardens from early summer through late fall. Growing just 12 inches tall and spreading 12, 18 inches wide, this frost-tender annual thrives in zones 6, 11 and reaches flowering maturity in 70, 84 days from seed. Its small stature and prolific blooming habit make it a charming addition to borders, containers, and cottage gardens, while its nectar-rich flowers reliably attract pollinators and resist browsing by deer.
Full Sun
Moderate
6-11
12in H x 18in W
Annual
Moderate
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This nasturtium flowers abundantly in full sun with remarkably little fussing, in fact, too much fertilizer will actually work against you, encouraging leaves at the expense of blooms. Once established, it handles dry spells gracefully, though consistent watering can reward you with even more flowers. The summer-to-fall bloom window stretches across six months (June through November), providing long-season color that most annuals simply cannot match.
Ladybird Rose Nasturtium is grown primarily for its ornamental flowers, which bloom prolifically throughout the warm season. The blooms attract pollinators and beneficial insects like ladybugs, making it valuable in gardens where natural pest control matters.
Sow seeds indoors in pots 2, 4 weeks before your last frost date, maintaining a temperature of 65°F. Seeds will sprout in 7, 14 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after the last frost date into full sun. Space plants about 1 inch apart.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date, as this is the recommended method. Press seeds 1/2 inch into the soil, keep moist, and expect germination in 7, 14 days at soil temperatures between 60, 75°F.
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