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Climbing nasturtium is a fast-growing annual known for its vigorous vining habit and rounded leaves. It produces funnel-shaped flowers along long trailing stems throughout the growing season. This plant grows well in mild to warm climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Climbing nasturtium is suitable for trellises, fences, garden beds, and containers, where it can climb or cascade freely.
Features
- Vigorous climbing and trailing growth habit
- Rounded foliage with spreading vines
- Produces funnel-shaped flowers during the season
- Suitable for trellises, fences, and containers
- Adaptable to full sun and partial shade conditions
Specifications
- Scientific name: Tropaeolum majus
- Common name (US): Nasturtium
- Seed type / variety: Climbing
- Growth habit: Climbing, vining annual
- USDA zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting season: Spring
- Growing season: Spring to fall
- Sowing Season: February to April
- Germination time and conditions: 7–14 days at 18–22°C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering needs: Moderate, allow slight drying between watering
- Mature plant size: 30–60 cm height, 150–200 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 25–30 cm between plants
