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Nasturtium Seeds - Phoenix Mix
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Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus Phoenix Mix) - It has taken us a few years, but we have finally added this very popular Phoenix nasturtium to our portfolio. Instead of the usual rounded shape, the petals of every bloom on this flowering plant are divided into 3 to 4 points, like flames or fishtails.MORE NASTURTIUM OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
72 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early Summer until frost
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 10 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/2 inch
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 12 inches
Vibrant Vining Plant
Nasturtiums are classic vining plants that can be used in a variety of ways!
Colorful Annual
How To Grow
It is recommend to directly sow these flower seeds outdoors in spring. The seedlings do not transplant well into the garden when started indoors. Before sowing, soak the seeds overnight in warm water. The next day, plant the seeds 1/2 inch deep in an area that gets at least 6 hours of direct sun each day. Pre-work the soil so that it's fine and light. Flowers will appear 8 - 12 weeks after sowing. Nasturtium prefers full sun, but still tolerates amounts of shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions.
- Environment: Full sun
- Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.1-7.8
- Sowing rate: 1-2 seeds per plant
Plant Specifications
Nasturtium phoenix is an annual flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 3 through 10. It is effective at attracting hummingbirds, and is an excellent vine addition to the garden.
- Bloom color: mix
- Bloom season: summer until frost
- Plant height: 72 inches
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus Phoenix Mix) - It has taken us a few years, but we have finally added this very popular Phoenix nasturtium to our portfolio. Instead of the usual rounded shape, the petals of every bloom on this flowering plant are divided into 3 to 4 points, like flames or fishtails. The blooms arise in both bright and pastel shades and even some bicolors giving you the classic golds, oranges, and reds of nasturtiums as well as the less common creams, peaches, and salmons. And that's not all! Many petals even have a stroke of mahogany near the base. The ivy-leaf foliage makes this the perfect plant for trellises or trailing from a hanging basket. You might even want to test the vines out as a cutflower for draping arrangement material.
Not only are these nasturtium flowers beautiful, they are also profuse. They will begin blooming in early summer and continue clear until frost in most areas and will grow in a variety of habitats. Some nasturtiums are vining, others bushy, but Phoenix is both! You can let its stems trail from hanging baskets and flowerpots, or you can grow it vertically in beds and containers, where it will mound instead of spreading. Generally about 12 inches high if mounded and 14 inches wide, it will adjust a bit to fit the habit you choose for it—lower and more trailing in baskets, higher and more compact in beds. If allowing to vine, you can expect it to reach up to six feet!
Nasturtiums are grown as a climbing vine, a flowering plant, and for its uses as an herb. The flowers and leaves are edible, making beautiful additions to salads and handsome garnishes on the plate. Nasturtium has a peppery bite not unlike watercress (one of its common names is Indian Cress), and is best used in savory dishes. Like all nasturtiums, Phoenix is a splendid companion to vegetables in the garden attracting beneficial bees to the garden and other insects.