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nasturtium - Tropaeolum 'Baby Rose'
nasturtium Baby Rose
A petite-flowered, mounding variety with lily-pad foliage perfect for containers and smaller gardens. The flowering colour of 'Baby Rose' is...
approx 30 seeds
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Plant description
A petite-flowered, mounding variety with lily-pad foliage perfect for containers and smaller gardens. The flowering colour of 'Baby Rose' is uncommon in nasturtiums and contrasts beautifully with the dark-green leaves. Easy-to-grow, and suitable for poorer soils that favour flower production over lush foliage growth, there is little need for supplementary fertiliser. The flowers are edible and add peppery flavours to salads as well as attract pollinators.
Please note that some people can experience skin irritation or contact sensitivity from handling nasturtiums, even though the young leaves and flowers are edible for most people.
Please note that some people can experience skin irritation or contact sensitivity from handling nasturtiums, even though the young leaves and flowers are edible for most people.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Tropaeolum Baby Rose:
Avoid overwatering or over-feeding (once per fortnight with a diluted liquid feed is ample) to avoid producing leaves at the expense of flowers. Requires minimal maintenance though a check for caterpillars and blackfly will help reduce incidence of defoliation. Dead-heading regularly will also encourage an even better display.
Sowing instructions:
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 (55-61°F) 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.
Warning
Humans: Skin allergen
