NASTURTIUM – TROPAEOLUM – CHERRY ROSE

Nasturtium Tropaeolum – Cherry Rose

A lovely compact Nasturtium, early blooming, with  beautiful semi-double flowers of a strong cherry-rose colour. Suited to both borders and containers alike. 10 ins. Hardy Annual.  Very easy to grow.

Cultivation advice Nasturtium Tropaeolum – Cherry Rose

Days to Germination: 10-14 days Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65F Planting Depth: 1/8-¼  inch Spacing, Plant:  12-24 inches Plant Height: 10-12 inches Light: Full Sun

• Sow indoors / heated propagator from 3-4 weeks before the last spring frost or sow directly outdoors , in full sun ,after all danger of frost has passed.
• Germination requires 65F. 
• Keep soil moist  during germination
• Cover with 1/8 to ¼ inch of fine soil.  When seedlings are 2-3 inches high, thin/transplant to 12-24 inches  apart.  Replant thinned plants.
• Plant  in sandy, well-drained soil.
• Do not fertilize. Enriched soil tends to  promote more foliage than flowers.