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Garden nasturtium is a fast-growing annual known for its spreading or bushy growth habit and rounded foliage. It produces funnel-shaped flowers along trailing or compact 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. Garden nasturtium adapts easily to garden beds, borders, hanging baskets, and container planting, establishing quickly and maintaining steady growth.
Features
- Fast-growing annual with spreading or bushy habit
- Rounded foliage with continuous seasonal growth
- Produces funnel-shaped flowers during the season
- Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers
- Adaptable to full sun and partial shade conditions
Specifications
- Scientific name: Tropaeolum majus
- Common name (US): Nasturtium
- Seed type / variety: Garden
- Growth habit: Trailing or bushy 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, 60–120 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 25–30 cm between plants
