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Nasturtium is a fast-growing, herbaceous annual known for its trailing or bushy growth habit and rounded leaves. It produces vibrant, funnel-shaped flowers 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. Nasturtium adapts easily to garden beds, borders, hanging baskets, and container planting, establishing quickly and spreading steadily during the season.
Features
- Fast-growing annual with trailing or bushy habit
- Rounded foliage with spreading 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: Open-pollinated
- 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
