nasturtium - Tropaeolum majus 'Milkmaid'
nasturtium
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: poor, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Flower...
approx 40 seeds
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Plant description
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: poor, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: pale lemonHardiness: tender
An easy to grow annual, with palest lemon (almost cream) coloured flowers, which appear to glow amongst the fresh green foliage throughout the summer. This variety can be used to clamber up an obelisk or arch, or if unsupported, will form a fast-spreading swathe of ground cover. They make excellent companion plants for the vegetable patch as they deter many common pests. The leaves have a peppery flavour and can be added to salads.
Garden care:Soak the seeds overnight and then sow an early crop under glass in good seed compost, covering lightly. Maintain the temperature between 13-16°C and water when necessary. When large enough to handle, pot on or acclimatise slowly and plant outside after all risk of frost has passed. Alternatively sow directly outside in mid to late spring. These plants flower best in poor soil, so take care not to over-fertilise. Dead-heading regularly will also encourage an even better display.
Sow: March-June
Flowering: June-September
An easy to grow annual, with palest lemon (almost cream) coloured flowers, which appear to glow amongst the fresh green foliage throughout the summer. This variety can be used to clamber up an obelisk or arch, or if unsupported, will form a fast-spreading swathe of ground cover. They make excellent companion plants for the vegetable patch as they deter many common pests. The leaves have a peppery flavour and can be added to salads.
Garden care:Soak the seeds overnight and then sow an early crop under glass in good seed compost, covering lightly. Maintain the temperature between 13-16°C and water when necessary. When large enough to handle, pot on or acclimatise slowly and plant outside after all risk of frost has passed. Alternatively sow directly outside in mid to late spring. These plants flower best in poor soil, so take care not to over-fertilise. Dead-heading regularly will also encourage an even better display.
Sow: March-June
Flowering: June-September
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Tropaeolum majus Milkmaid:
Soak the seeds overnight and then sow an early crop under glass in good seed compost, covering lightly. Maintain the temperature between 13-16°C and water when necessary. When large enough to handle, pot on or acclimatise slowly and plant outside after all risk of frost has passed. Alternatively sow directly outside in mid to late spring. These plants flower best in poor soil, so take care not to over-fertilise. Dead-heading regularly will also encourage an even better display.
Warning
Humans: Skin allergen
