Description
Tropaeolum majus is commonly referred to as Nasturtium. This variety, Double Gleam Orange, has 2 inch, semi-double bright orange blooms. The grayish green leaves are rounded or kidney-shaped and can be 2 – 5 inches across..Nasturtiums grows across the U.S. as an annual climbing vine reaching heights of 60 inches. The blooms are gorgeous in arrangements! Nasturtium will flower in 8 – 12 weeks after starter the seeds..It will grow quickly and have blooms from summer through fall. Avoid over-fertilizing Nasturtium as the result will be less blooms and more foliage. Water throughout the summer, but it can dry out in-between waterings..Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant. Prepare a seedbed by loosening and weeding the soil. Keep seed moist until germination. With a temperature of 68F, germination normally occurs within 10 days..Space the plants 8 - 12 inches apart. Grow in full sun and in well-drained soil. Nasturtium is usually resistant to deer.
