Nasturtium Alaska Tip Top Deep Orange Seeds

Nasturtium Alaska Tip Top Deep Orange Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A striking and compact nasturtiunm that combines bold velvety deep orange blooms with beautifully variegated cream and green foliage.

 

This improved selection holds its flowers proudly above the leaves, ensuring maximum colour impact in borders, containers and edible gardens.

 

Plants form neat mounds with distinctive marbled foliage that adds ornamental value even before flowering begins. The rich deep orange blooms appear continuously from early summer to autumn and are highly attractive to bees and beneficial insects.

 

Both the leaves and flowers are edible with a peppery flavour, making them perfect for salads, garnishes and edible landscaping.

 

A superb choice for gardeners seeking a compact nasturtium with standout foliage and vibrant long lasting colour.

 

Seed Qty Approx 25 seeds

 

Sow March to May outdoors or April indoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 12 to 18°C

Soil and Position Moderately fertile well drained soil in full sun

Height and Spread 25 to 35 cm tall, 30 to 40 cm spread

Flowering June to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds 1 to 2 cm deep in pots or direct into prepared soil. Water gently and keep moist during germination. For earlier flowers sow indoors and transplant once established. Nasturtiums prefer poorer soils as rich compost encourages foliage over flowers.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water during dry spells and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Avoid overfeeding. Plants thrive in sunny borders, containers and edible gardens. Suitable for companion planting with vegetables.

 

Uses and Benefits

Deep orange blooms with striking variegated foliage

Compact tidy plants ideal for borders and containers

Edible flowers and leaves with peppery flavour

Attractive to bees and pollinators

Easy to grow and long flowering.

 

Mr Fothergills Seeds Range