Nasturtium Paso Doble Seeds

A long flowering dwarf nasturtium producing a vibrant mix of deep red and red veined peachy yellow single flowers above light green foliage.

 

Paso Doble forms neat compact clumps that perform reliably in poor soils and produce a consistent summer display. Ideal for pots containers beds and borders where bold colour and low maintenance are wanted.

 

Seed Qty Approx 25

 

Sow Sow March to May; sow indoors for earlier displays or sow directly where they are to flower.

Germination 7 to 10 days in warm conditions; seeds respond well to a warm, steady temperature.

Soil and Position Loam chalk or sandy soil; tolerant of acidic alkaline or neutral soils; prefers full sun and good drainage but tolerates lighter shade.

Height Approx 30 cm; compact bushy habit suits edging containers and low planting schemes.

Flowering June to September with a long season of colour; regular deadheading will prolong flowering and reduce self seed.

Good Companions Beans; brassicas; mixed herb and flower containers; edible gardens.

Avoid Pairing With Very shade loving plants that will be outcompeted for light.

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow into individual pots three or four seeds per pot on a sunny windowsill in March to May and grow at a warm temperature. When seedlings are large enough to handle pot on into 7.5 cm pots to grow on and harden off before planting out after all risk of frost has passed. For direct sowing delay until soil is reliably warm and thin to the strongest plants once established. Space about 20 to 30 cm apart for best effect.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Plant in full sun in free draining soil and water regularly while establishing. Avoid waterlogging and feed lightly at planting time. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and maintain tidy plants. Paso Doble thrives in poorer soils where it will set more blooms and remain compact. Use containers or defined beds to keep plants contained and simplify rotation.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Excellent for pots window boxes low borders and cottage style beds. Flowers are edible and add a peppery note to salads while also attracting pollinators. The compact habit makes Paso Doble particularly useful for mixed containers and for brightening vegetable plots without taking up valuable space.