Phoenix Nasturtium

Presents one-of-a-kind flowers, more open with split petals that have delicate fringing toward the inside. A rich range of colors set the traveling vines afire with golds, reds, and oranges. Let these spread on the ground, or hang from a basket, planter, or window box. 20 seeds   PLANTING Tropaeolum minus Annual Germination: 10-12 days, soaking seeds overnight aids germination Seed Planting Depth: Sow 1/2” deep Starting Indoors: Start indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost. Provide 60-65ºF soil temperatures until germination. Using individual biodegradable peat/cow pots/paper pots helps to reduce root damage when transplanting. Transplant 8-10” apart after the last frost date. Sowing Outdoors: 2 weeks before the last frost into early summer  Spacing: 8-12” Growth Habit:  Mounding and Trailing Height and Width: 16-20” x 36-48" Light Needs:  Full sun  Soil Needs:  Average, well-drained. An abundance of nitrogen in the soil promotes excess foliage with limited blooms Approximate days to flower from seed: 55-65 days Uses: Attracts pollinators, flower beds, containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, edible flowers and leaves, companion plant in the vegetable garden-brassicas, cucumbers, melons, squash, radishes, and tomatoes Care: Low maintenance, minimal care required. Deadheading is not necessary but promotes vigorous blooms. When growing in containers they might need to be pruned back during the middle of the season to maintain their shape and watered more frequently