Nasturtium majus St Clements
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Nasturtium majus St Clements
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Flower
Hardy Annual
Flowers:
Summer to autumn
Height:
12 inches
Position:
Sun or Partial Shade
Ideal For:
Bedding, Children, Containers
Germination:
Easy
Aftercare:
Easy
Description
An exclusive citrus coloured blend of fragrant semi-double blooms, that sit well above the deep green foliage on semi-trailing plants. Adds a mouth-watering citrus cocktail to borders, baskets or containers, flowering all summer.
Sowing Instructions
Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 20mm ¾in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart. For Earlier Flowering: Sow seed, 1cm (½) deep, 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3in) pot, in free draining, damp, seed compost. Place at 20-29C (68-86F) until after germination. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after risk of frost. Before planting into containers, ensure plants are well rooted in their pots.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
They flower most freely in full sun and poor dryish soils. Before planting in containers make sure they are well rooted in their pots.
Kitchen Notes
The leaves taste like watercress, the flowers add a spicy touch to salads and the green seeds can be chopped and used with parsley as a garnish or made into a substitute for capers. |
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