nasturtium - Tropaeolum majus 'Cherry Rose Jewel'
nasturtium
This compact, non-climbing nasturtium offers edible flowers and leaves. With hot pink semi-double blooms, ‘Cherry Rose Jewel’ is perfect for...
approx 30 seeds
£3.99
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3 × packets of seeds
£11.00
£3.67 each
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Plant description
This compact, non-climbing nasturtium offers edible flowers and leaves. With hot pink semi-double blooms, ‘Cherry Rose Jewel’ is perfect for high impact borders and containers, and is also easy to grow and fast-maturing making it great for children to plant.
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
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
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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 majus Cherry Rose Jewel:
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.
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.
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
