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NASTURTIUM Whirlybird Red
Tropaeolum nanum
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Characteristics: Compact annual 1 m
Seeds per packet: Approx 12
Whirlybird is the earliest of the nasturtiums to bloom and the most colourful in form. These jewel-toned 5-8 cm (2-3”) blooms hold their faces straight up, well above the dark green foliage, for maximum colour show. The plant remains fairly compact, giving you lush flowers and foliage on a non-invasive habit.
Nasturtiums make excellent bedding plants and are also good for growing in rockeries, troughs, tubs or large hanging baskets. All parts of the plant are edible, use to brighten up salads or use in stir fries, flowers have a peppery taste.
The best time of year to sow.
- Tropical: Late Summer to Early Spring
- Temperate: Spring to Early Autumn
- Cold: Spring to Early Autumn
Seed can be soaked overnight to assit with moisture uptake.
For best results sow 2-3cm deep directly in the growing position.
For mass planting scatter seed and rake over at a rate of 13.5g/m2
Germination: 7-14 days at a soil teperture of 16-20°C
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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